Orthopaedic Nurse Test Communication & Stakeholder Relations 4

Question 1

A patient's adult children disagree with each other about whether their parent should have surgery for a hip fracture. The patient is cognitively intact. What is the priority?

Accepted Answer

Clarify the patient's own informed decision, since a competent patient has autonomy

Answer

A cognitively intact adult patient has the legal and ethical right to make their own healthcare decisions regardless of family disagreement.

Question 2

Which action by an orthopaedic nurse best demonstrates culturally competent communication?

Accepted Answer

Asking patients about their cultural beliefs regarding pain and treatment, and incorporating these into the care plan

Answer

Asking patients directly about their beliefs and incorporating responses into care planning is the hallmark of culturally competent, individualized care.

Question 3

A post-operative ACL repair patient tells the nurse they saw conflicting information online about their recovery protocol. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the confusion, clarify the prescribed protocol, and offer verified educational resources

Answer

Acknowledging patient research, clarifying evidence-based protocols, and providing reputable resources builds trust and reduces health misinformation harm.

Question 4

A nurse overhears a colleague making a negative comment about a patient's weight in front of other staff. The most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the colleague privately, explain the impact, and report if behavior continues

Answer

A private, direct conversation is the first step in addressing unprofessional behavior; escalation through proper channels follows if the behavior continues.

Question 5

A hospital case manager requests an update on a patient's post-operative progress. The nurse's best approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a concise, focused update on functional status, pain control, and discharge readiness

Answer

A concise, relevant clinical update on function, pain, and discharge status enables the case manager to coordinate post-acute care effectively.

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Practice Test

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Practice Test

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Communication & Stakeholder Relations 4