Orthopaedic nursing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ONC Degenerative Disease Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers A patient with a history of osteoarthritis states she has been using exercise as a means to delay progression of the disease. However, she now complains of increased pain in her knees. Given this complaint, which of the following forms of exercise should the nurse suspect the patient uses? a. Swimming b. Water aerobics c. Running d. Stationary bicycling - CORRECT ANSWER c. Running Rationale: Activity modificati...

ONCB Metabolic/Inflammatory/Tumors Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers Category: Metabolic bone disorders A nurse is caring for a 58-year-old female patient. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for development of osteomalacia in this patient? a. Excessive sunlight exposure b. Gastric bypass surgery c. Unmanaged hypertension d. Sickle cell disease - CORRECT ANSWER b. Gastric bypass surgery Rationale: Osteomalacia primarily result...

ONC Sports Injuries/Orthopedic Trauma Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers A 48-year-old athlete sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon during triathlon training. In discussing the personal and medical history with the patient, the nurse should recognize which of the following as a risk factor for this injury? a. Long distance swimming exercises b. Ongoing treatment for gout c. Attending a weekly spinning class d. Antihistamine use for seasonal allergies - CORRECT ANSWER Key: b ...

Category: Metabolic bone disorders A nurse is caring for a 58-year-old female patient. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for development of osteomalacia in this patient? a. Excessive sunlight exposure b. Gastric bypass surgery c. Unmanaged hypertension d. Sickle cell disease Correct Answer-b. Gastric bypass surgery Rationale: Osteomalacia primarily results from conditions related to vitamin D disturbances, including malabsorption syndromes that...

ONC Pediatric/Congenital/Neuromuscular Conditions/Operative Orthopedics Practice Exam A surgical nurse is reviewing types of orthopaedic hardware with a nursing student. Which of the following screws should the nurse identify as using a guide wire for both drilling and screw insertion while maintaining proper bone position? a. Cancellous screw b. Cannulated screw c. Compression screw d. Cortical screw - CORRECT ANSWER b. Cannulated screw Rationale: A cannulated screw is the only o...

ONC General Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers To establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis, a patient's primary care provider orders a DEXA scan (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). The patient asks the nurse, "How will the test show if I have osteoporosis?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that which of the following accurately describes this procedure? a. The patient will be given a radioactive isotope several hours before the scan, and its uptake into th...

ONC Pediatric/Congenital/Neuromuscular Conditions/Operative Orthopaedics Practice Exam A surgical nurse is reviewing types of orthopaedic hardware with a nursing student. Which of the following screws should the nurse identify as using a guide wire for both drilling and screw insertion while maintaining proper bone position? a. Cancellous screw b. Cannulated screw c. Compression screw d. Cortical screw - CORRECT ANSWER b. Cannulated screw Rationale: A cannulated screw is the only o...

Geriatrics Midterm Technical definition of a geriatric patient - correct answer Greater than or equal to 65 years old Young-old - correct answer Patients who have maintained a level of fitness that allows participation in recreational and daily activity requirements (65-75) Middle-old - correct answer Patients who are independent with daily activities; however, they need assistance with more demanding tasks (75-85) Old-old - correct answer Disabled patients who require nursing care (ol...

Geriatrics Midterm Technical definition of a geriatric patient - correct answer Greater than or equal to 65 years old Young-old - correct answer Patients who have maintained a level of fitness that allows participation in recreational and daily activity requirements (65-75) Middle-old - correct answer Patients who are independent with daily activities; however, they need assistance with more demanding tasks (75-85) Old-old - correct answer Disabled patients who require nursing care (ol...

ONC Degenerative Disease Practice Exam 2023/2024 A patient with a history of osteoarthritis states she has been using exercise as a means to delay progression of the disease. However, she now complains of increased pain in her knees. Given this complaint, which of the following forms of exercise should the nurse suspect the patient uses? a. Swimming b. Water aerobics c. Running d. Stationary bicycling - ANSWER-c. Running Rationale: Activity modification in the treatment of OA may i...