FREE Ultimate Orthopaedic Nurse Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios most frequently results in stiffness for a patient with osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

After periods of rest

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After periods of weight-bearing exercises

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At the end of the day after periods of normal activity

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After periods of stretching exercises

Question 2

Osteomyelitis in the right knee and distal femur of a 48-year-old patient. Which of the ROM exercises for the right leg should the patient be instructed to perform?

Accepted Answer

ROM exercises of the right hip and ankle

Answer

No exercises as the limb should rest

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ROM exercises of the right knee

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ROM exercises of the right ankle

Question 3

A multiple myeloma patient has acquired a bone metastasis. Which kind of medical care is recommended to help avoid fractures?

Accepted Answer

Bisphosphonates

Answer

Radiation

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Chemotherapy

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Calcium

Question 4

A 10-year-old girl has a 15-degree scoliosis. Which of the following therapies is best to start with?

Accepted Answer

Physical rehabilitation

Answer

Boston brace

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Milwaukee brace

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Surgical fusion

Question 5

When a patient utilizes a walker to get around, the walker's height should be

Accepted Answer

slightly below the waist

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at the height of the elbow

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at the height of the hip

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slightly above the waist

Question 6

Which period of the bone healing process allows the patient to resume bearing weight?

Accepted Answer

Remodeling

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Development of bony callus

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Inflammatory stage

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Development of fibrocartilaginous (soft) callus

Question 7

A stable pelvic fracture patient is permitted to lean to one side. The nurse estimates that a patient can tilt their head a maximum of _________ degrees in any direction.

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

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30 degrees

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10 degrees

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20 degrees