NUR 308 Quiz 2 Practice Questions and Correct Answers
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NUR 308
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NUR 308
A client with fractured right ankle has a short leg cast applied in the emergency department. During discharge teaching, which information should the nurse provide to the client to prevent complications?
1.Trim the rough edges of the cast after it is dry 2.Weight bearing on the right leg is allowe...
NUR 308 Quiz 2 Practice Questions and
Correct Answers
A client with fractured right ankle has a short leg cast applied in the emergency
department. During discharge teaching, which information should the nurse provide to
the client to prevent complications?
1.Trim the rough edges of the cast after it is dry
2.Weight bearing on the right leg is allowed once the cast feels dry
3.Expect burning and tingling sensations under the cast for 3-4 days.
4.Keep the right ankle elevated above the level of the heart with pillows for 24 hours.
✅4. Keep the right ankle elevated above the level of the heart with pillows for 24
hours.
An adult who experienced a fractured left tibia has a long cast and is using crutches to
ambulate. In caring for the client, the nurse assesses for which sign/symptom that
indicates a complication associated with crutch walking?
The nurse is caring for a client with Buck's traction and is monitoring the client for
complications of the traction. Which assessment finding indicates complications?
1.Weak pedal pulse
2.Drainage at the pin site
3.Complaints of discomfort
4.Warm toes with brisk capillary refill ✅1.Weak pedal pulse
•A client has fallen and sustained a leg injury. Which question should the nurse ask to
help determine if the client sustained a fracture?
1."Is the pain a dull ache."
2."Is the pain sharp and continuous."
3."Does the discomfort feel like a cramp."
4."Does the pain feel like the muscle was stretched." ✅2. "Is the pain sharp and
continuous."
•The nurse is assessing the casted extremity of a client for signs of infection. Which
finding is indicative of the presence of infection?
, 1.Dependent edema
2.Diminished distal pulse
3.Coolness and pallor of the skin
4.Presence of warm areas on the cast ✅4. Presence of warm areas on the cast
•The nurse is performing pin-site care on a client in skeletal traction. Which normal
finding should the nurse expect to note when assessing the pin sites?
1.Loose but intact pin sites
2.Clear drainage form the pin sites
3.Purulent drainage form the pin sites
4.Redness and swelling around the pin sites ✅2.Clear drainage form the pin sites
The nurse is caring for a client who develops compartment syndrome from a severely
fractured arm. The client asks the nurse how this can happen. Which response by the
nurse is appropriate?
1. A bone fragment has injured the nerve supply in the area
2.An injured artery causes impaired arterial perfusion through the compartment
3.Bleeding and swelling cause increased pressure in an area that cannot expand.
4.The fascia expands with injury, causing pressure on underlying nerves and muscles.
✅3.Bleeding and swelling cause increased pressure in an area that cannot expand.
Which of the following statements would alert the nurse that further teaching is needed
for a patient with Meniere's disease?
A." I can eat granola bars"
B." I can eat baked eggplant"
C." I can eat pretzels."
D. " I can eat sherbet" ✅C." I can eat pretzels."
Which of the following instructions would be given to a patient who just received a
hearing aid?
A.Adjust the volume to the maximum setting
B.Avoid use of aerosol sprays near the hearing aid
C.Leave the hearing aid in at all times
D.Clean the hearing aid by soaking it in water for 10 mins. ✅B.Avoid use of aerosol
sprays near the hearing aid
Following ear surgery, the nurse would include which of the following precautions when
teaching the client? Select all that apply
A.Avoid all air travel for 5 days
B.Avoid crowds
C.Do not drink through a straw for 2-3 weeks
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