ENA Musculoskeletal and Neurovascular Trauma Advanced Study Guide Exam.
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ENA Musculoskeletal and Neurovascular Trauma Advanced Study Guide Exam.
A traction splint is appropriate for a fracture of which site?
A. Hip
B. Knee
C. Upper third of the tibia
D. Fibula - CORRECT ANSWER C. Upper third of the tibia
When assessing for arterial injury, which factor shou...
ENA Musculoskeletal and Neurovascular
Trauma Advanced Study Guide Exam.
A traction splint is appropriate for a fracture of which site?
A. Hip
B. Knee
C. Upper third of the tibia
D. Fibula - CORRECT ANSWER C. Upper third of the tibia
When assessing for arterial injury, which factor should you consider?
A. Arterial injuries may not require repair.
B. Arterial injuries are associated with low-impact trauma.
C. A distal pulse is not detectable if an arterial injury exists.
D. Arterial injuries can result from compression due to prolonged skeletal traction. - CORRECT ANSWER
A. Arterial injuries may not require repair.
Which intervention is indicated for a patient with an amputation?
A. Maintain the limb in the correct anatomic position.
B. Clean the amputated part with povidone-iodine (Betadine) solution.
C. Soak the stump in distilled water.
D. Place the amputated part directly in ice. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Maintain the limb in the correct
anatomic position.
In a patient with a knee injury, which finding is of greatest concern?
A. The knee has a large amount of swelling.
, B. Effective pain management requires opioids.
C. The patient cannot extend the great toe.
D. The patient has impaired mobility. - CORRECT ANSWER C. The patient cannot extend the great toe.
Which type of nerve injury causes an inability to extend the thumb in a hitchhiker's sign?
A. Ulnar nerve
B. Radial nerve
C. Median nerve
D. Peroneal nerve - CORRECT ANSWER B. Radial nerve
Which dislocation may cause neurovascular compromise of the brachial artery?
A. Elbow dislocation
B. Acromioclavicular dislocation
C. Shoulder dislocation
D. Wrist dislocation - CORRECT ANSWER A. Elbow dislocation
Which fracture is likely to cause arm shortening and rapid swelling?
A. Clavicular fracture
B. Humeral fracture
C. Scapular fracture
D. Elbow fracture - CORRECT ANSWER D. Elbow fracture
For a patient with a gunshot wound, which intervention is appropriate?
A. Perform a neurovascular assessment of each limb.
B. Estimate the amount of injury based on the wounds appearance.
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