Orthopaedic Nurse Test Professional Standards & Competencies 5

Question 1

A nurse uses evidence from a recent randomized controlled trial to update the protocol for DVT prevention after total knee replacement. This reflects which professional standard?

Accepted Answer

Standard 13: Evidence-Based Practice and Research

Answer

Integrating current research evidence into practice protocols directly reflects the Evidence-Based Practice and Research standard.

Question 2

An orthopaedic nurse notices a post-operative patient is confused and pulling at the IV line. Before applying a physical restraint, the nurse should first:

Accepted Answer

Explore and address reversible causes of the confusion (pain, hypoxia, bladder distension)

Answer

Professional and ethical standards require assessing and treating reversible causes of agitation before resorting to restraints, which carry their own risks.

Question 3

Which strategy best supports cultural competency when caring for an orthopaedic patient who speaks limited English?

Accepted Answer

Use a qualified medical interpreter service for all clinical conversations

Answer

Qualified medical interpreters ensure accuracy and confidentiality, meeting professional and legal standards for patients with limited English proficiency.

Question 4

The NAON Standards of Practice are primarily based on which foundational document?

Accepted Answer

The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice

Answer

NAON's standards are built upon and aligned with the ANA's Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice as the foundational framework for all specialty nursing practice.

Question 5

A nurse is asked to witness a patient's signature on a surgical consent form. By witnessing, the nurse is attesting to:

Accepted Answer

That the patient signed voluntarily and appears competent to sign

Answer

As a witness to consent, the nurse attests only to the patient's voluntary signature and apparent decision-making capacity, not the content of the informed consent discussion.

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Practice Test

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Practice Test

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Professional Standards & Competencies 5