Quiz 4

Question 1

kyphosis

Answer 1

the nurse will teach proper body mechanics to prevent further spine deformity

Question 2

osteomyelitis

Answer 2

nurse will admin antibiotics as ordered and assess for localized pain

Question 3

osteopenia

Answer 3

nurse will assist patient with weight bearing exercises to slow bone loss

Question 4

osteoporosis

Answer 4

nurse will admin bisphosphonates to slow bone resorption

Question 5

crepitus

Answer 5

nurse will assess for grating sound/feeling when doing ROM with patient

Question 6

gout

Answer 6

nurse will assess big toe for joint pain

Question 7

joint effusion

Answer 7

nurse will provide ice and rest to affected joint for 24 hrs after arthrocentesis

Question 8

osteophytes

Answer 8

nurse will assess enlarged/hard joints spurs

Question 9

rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 9

nurse will assess for sjogren syndrome, dry eyes, dry mouth& dry vagina

Question 10

subluxation

Answer 10

nurse will assess RA patients cervical spine after intubation

Question 11

total joint arthroplasty

Answer 11

nurse will assess patient prior to surgery for signs of infection/inflammation because it can lead to prosthetic failure

Question 12

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Answer 12

central/peripheral persistent pain

nurse will assess patient for abnormalities of the ANS, motor symptoms, altered sensory perception.. refer patient to PT and pain clinic

Question 13

external fixation

Answer 13

nurse will assess pin sites every 8-12 hours for drainage, color, odor, redness, inflammation and possible infection

Question 14

fat embolism syndrome

Answer 14

nurse will assess fracture patients for hypoxemia, dyspnea, and tachypnea

Question 15

fracture

Answer 15

nurse will manage acute pain, prevent and assess neurovascular compromise

Question 16

internal fixation

Answer 16

nurse will assess surgical site and promote mobility

Question 17

traction

Answer 17

nurse will maintain correct balance between traction pull and counteraction force

Question 18

systemic lupus erythematosus

Answer 18

nurse will admin general/selective immunosuppression agents as ordered