502 Exam 4 Practice Questions With Verified Answers
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502 Exam 4 Practice Questions With Verified
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1. The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child immobilized by a fractured hip. Which complication
should the nurse monitor related to the child's immobilization status?
a. Metabolic rate increases
b. Increased joint mobility leading to contrac...
d. This type of fracture is inconsistent with a fall. - answer✔B
8. The nurse is conducting a staff in-service on casts. Which is an advantage to using a fiberglass
cast instead of a plaster of Paris cast?
a. Cheaper
b. Dries rapidly
c. Molds closely to body parts
d. Smooth exterior - answer✔B
9. The nurse is conducting teaching to parents of a 7-year-old child who fractured an arm and is
being discharged with a cast. Which instruction should be included in the teaching?
a. Swelling of the fingers is to be expected for the next 48 hours.
b. Immobilize the shoulder to decrease pain in the arm.
c. Allow the affected limb to hang down for 1 hour each day.
d. Elevate casted arm when resting and when sitting up. - answer✔D
10. The nurse uses the palms of the hands when handling a wet cast for which reason?
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