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NURS 621V 6.3 Exam 3 Questions WithAnswers.
A patient is seen at the urgent care center after falling on the right arm and shoulder. It
will be most important for the nurse to determine which potential signs of dislocation? -
ANSWER- The amount of pain the patient is experiencing?
Determine if the right arm is shorter than the left?
Following xrays of an injured wrist, the patient is informed that it is badly sprained. In
teaching the patient to care for the injury, the nurse practitioner tells the patient to: -
ANSWER- Use pillows to keep the arm elevated above the heart
A patient in the ER is diagnosed with a patellar dislocation. The initial patient teaching
by the nurse will focus on the need for? - ANSWER- Knee immobilizer
What is a transverse fracture? - ANSWER- Complete fracture
What is a longitudinal fracture? - ANSWER- Splints along the length
What is the most appropriate diagnostic tool for extremity fractures? - ANSWER- Initial
plain film xray within 2-4 views
25yo patient presents to ER with pain to LLE after 2 vehicle MVC. The NP realizes there
is an open fracture. xray reviews comminuted distal tibia fracture. The laceration
appears over the fracture. This is considered an open fracture. What is the next course
of treatment? - ANSWER- Assess neurovascular status distal to injury, start 1st gen
cephalosporin immediate referral to orthopedic specialist.
The ACNP is working in an orthopedic clinic. She noted a 65yo female with joint pain,
obesity, and history of chronic oral corticosteroid use for obstructive lung disease. The
provider ordered a bone density scan. Results show a T score of Negative 3. What is
the significance of the results? - ANSWER- Osteoporosis
The ACNP is working in an orthopedic clinic. She noted a 67yo female with joint pain
that is mild and exceedingly rare on occasion. It is recommended the patient undergoes
a bone density scan for routine health maintenance. The results show 0. What is the
significance of the results. - ANSWER- Normal bone density scan
It is important to assess for an updated tetanus booster if needed with an open fracture?
- ANSWER- True
The patient undergoes a fall and has a right shoulder pain radiating to wrist. It is noted
that the patient has decreased range of motion secondary to pain. The specific exam
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