[Verified Answer]: A nurse is caring for a 45 year old client…

A nurse is caring for a 45 year old client who has undergone arthroscopy. What client teaching should the nurse provide when caring for this client after the procedure? – A. Restrict the client from elevating the joint – B. Encourage application of heat on the joint – C. Instruct the client to limit fluids – D. Instruct the client on monitoring the site for infections • 2. A 30 year old client who underwent an AKA complains that he often feels the presence of the absent body part. He occasionally experiences pain and itching sensation over the amputated portion of the leg. What nursing measure and teaching must the nurse utilize in caring for this client: • A. Explain that the condition is rare and occurs due to infections • B. Instruct the client to ask for pain medication if needed • C. Explain that the condition does not interfere with prosthetic fitting • D. Encourage the client to place a pillow under the stump when sleeping • 3. A nurse is caring for a 50 y/o client who had a right AKA 24 hrs ago. Which of the following interventions will prevent flexion contractions from developing? – A. Sitting in a chair during the day – B. Wrapping the stump in a figure eight pattern – C. Positioning the patient prone several times a day – D. Elevating the limb on pillows • 4. A nurse is caring for a client with a external fixation device applied a few hrs ago. What are signs & symptoms of compartment syndrome? – _______________________________ – _______________________________ – _______________________________ – _______________________________ – ___________________________ • 5. A 30 year old client with a complex fracture of their right ulnar has an external fixation device in place. What is the the nursing care required to care for the patient with this type of device? _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ • 6. A nurse in caring for a 20 year old athlete with a sprained left ankle. What nursing measures should the nurse employ when caring for this client? – A. Apply a warm moist pack within 24 hrs – B. Lower the ankle to relieve the pain – C. Apply an ice pack over the ankle after 48 hr – D. Apply an elastic bandage to immobilize the area • 7. A 3 year old client is diagnosed with a fracture of the ulnar bone following a fall from the stairs. The fracture appears to be on one side of the bone, whereas the other side is bent. What type of fracture does the client have? – A. Greenstick – D. Depressed – C. Compression – D. Oblique • 8. A nurse is caring for a 30 year old client with a POP casted compound fracture of the right forearm. Which of the following is an early sign of neurovascular compromise? – A. Pallor – B. Paresthesia – C. Paralysis – D. Pulselessness • 9. A client with osteoporosis is started on Alendronate (Fosamax). What should the nurse instruct the patient to do? (Select all that apply) – A. Chew tablets to increase absorption – B. Avoid laying down after taking med – C. Take the med in the am upon arising, before eating – D. Take the med with an antacid if heartburn occurs – E. Drink 8oz of water with each tablet • 10. A nurse is caring for a 70 year old client who has undergone hip replacement surgery. What measures must the nurse employ when caring for this client? – A. Assist the client to cross the legs as often as possible – B. Restrict the client from bending more than 90 degrees. – C. Assist the client to gently turn the affected leg inward – D. Provide back care twice a day when the client is on