Patient Care and Medication Management

Front

A patient in skeletal traction reports the weights are too heavy and asks you to remove them temporarily. What is your best response?

Back

Never remove or adjust traction weights without a provider order.

Front

Which finding in a newly casted extremity requires immediate intervention? Options: Slight warmth over the cast surface, Capillary refill of 4 seconds in the fingers, Fingers appear pink and warm to touch, Patient able to wiggle fingers and toes

Back

Capillary refill of 4 seconds in the fingers

Front

A patient with osteoporosis is prescribed raloxifene (Evista). Which teaching point is most important?

Back

Report immediately any leg pain, swelling, or chest pain.

Front

A patient with gout asks about dietary modifications. Which food should be limited? Options: Leafy green vegetables, Organ meats and shellfish, Whole grains and pasta, Citrus fruits and berries

Back

Organ meats and shellfish

Front

A patient with a compression fracture asks about proper body mechanics. Which instruction is most important? Bend at the waist when picking up objects from the floor, Twist at the waist when reaching for objects to the side, Bend at the knees and hips, keeping the back straight, Lift heavy objects quickly using momentum

Back

Bend at the knees and hips, keeping the back straight

Front

Which activity best prevents osteoporosis? Options: Swimming 30 minutes daily, Walking 30 minutes daily, Water aerobics classes, Stationary cycling

Back

Walking 30 minutes daily

Front

A patient in Buck's traction reports the boot feels loose. The nurse's priority action is:

Back

Assess neurovascular status and notify the provider

Front

After hiking in a tick-prevalent area, what is the most important action?

Back

Perform a thorough full-body tick check and remove any ticks promptly.

Front

The correct height for a walker is: Wrist level when arms hang naturally at sides

Back

Wrist level when arms hang naturally at sides

Front

Initial conservative treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome includes: Wrist splinting in neutral position, especially at night, Applying heat to increase blood flow to the area, Performing active range of motion exercises every hour, Progressive wrist strengthening exercises

Back

Wrist splinting in neutral position, especially at night