Orthopaedic Nurse Test Ultimate Orthopaedic Nurse 4

Question 1

A nurse is educating a patient on crutch walking using the 3-point gait after a non-weight-bearing right ankle fracture. The correct sequence is:

Accepted Answer

Both crutches and right foot forward together → left foot advances

Answer

In 3-point gait, both crutches and the affected non-weight-bearing limb advance simultaneously, then the unaffected limb follows.

Question 2

A patient's bone scan report describes 'increased uptake' at the distal femur. The nurse understands this finding MOST likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Increased bone remodeling, infection, or malignancy

Answer

Increased radionuclide uptake on bone scan reflects heightened osteoblastic activity, which can indicate fracture healing, infection, or tumor.

Question 3

Which nursing intervention is HIGHEST priority for a patient in skeletal traction?

Accepted Answer

Ensure weights are hanging freely and not resting on the floor

Answer

Weights must hang freely at all times to maintain the therapeutic pulling force; resting weights eliminate traction effectiveness and can worsen injury.

Question 4

A patient with osteoporosis has a T-score of -2.8 on DEXA scan. The nurse interprets this as:

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis

Answer

A T-score of -2.5 or below defines osteoporosis; -2.8 falls in this category and indicates significant bone loss.

Question 5

A patient with a right total shoulder replacement asks when they can resume driving. The nurse's BEST response is:

Accepted Answer

Not until your surgeon clears you, typically 4 to 6 weeks or longer

Answer

Driving after total shoulder arthroplasty requires surgeon clearance, typically at 4–6 weeks, due to sling use and impaired reaction ability.

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Practice Test

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Practice Test

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Ultimate Orthopaedic Nurse 4