Orthopaedic Nurse Test Orthopaedic Nurse Test Rehabilitation & Patient Recovery

Question 1

Which range-of-motion exercise involves the patient performing movement independently without assistance from the nurse or a device?

Accepted Answer

Active ROM

Answer

Passive ROM

Answer

Active-assisted ROM

Answer

Resistive ROM

Question 2

What is the primary goal of continuous passive motion (CPM) machine use after total knee replacement?

Accepted Answer

Maintain and improve joint range of motion

Answer

Prevent infection at the surgical site

Answer

Reduce postoperative bleeding

Answer

Stimulate bone growth around the prosthesis

Question 3

When teaching a patient non-weight-bearing (NWB) crutch walking, the nurse instructs the patient to bear weight through which body part?

Accepted Answer

Hands and arms only

Answer

Wrists

Answer

Axillae (armpits)

Answer

Operative foot only

Question 4

Which functional outcome tool is most commonly used to assess patient outcomes following total knee arthroplasty in the US?

Accepted Answer

KOOS (Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score)

Answer

DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand)

Answer

Harris Hip Score

Answer

Lysholm Knee Scale

Question 5

A patient with a right total hip replacement (posterior approach) is being discharged. Which adaptive equipment is most important to prevent dislocation?

Accepted Answer

Raised toilet seat

Answer

Knee immobilizer brace

Answer

Continuous ice therapy unit

Answer

Sequential compression device

Question 6

What is the recommended weight-bearing status for a patient who has undergone a cemented total hip replacement, per standard protocols?

Accepted Answer

Weight-bearing as tolerated immediately

Answer

Non-weight-bearing for 6 weeks

Answer

Toe-touch weight-bearing only

Answer

Partial weight-bearing with crutches for 12 weeks