ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 27 : Musculoskeletal Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient comes into the clinic with his arm in a cast. You notice a small amount of thick, light yellow drainage coming from under the cast, and it has an unpleasant odor. There is no drainage staining the cast, and no open areas of skin are visible at the edge of the cast. Which question is most appropriate to ask this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inserting objects under a cast can cause skin breakdown and infection, which may explain the drainage and odor.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is in skeletal traction for a comminuted fracture of the tibia. While giving pin care, you notice a small amount of serous drainage around each pin site. Which observation is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A small amount of serous drainage is normal around pin sites in skeletal traction, as long as there are no signs of infection.
Question 3 of 5
Which surfaces are replaced when a patient has a total hip replacement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Total hip replacement involves replacing the femoral head and neck and the acetabular cup in the pelvis.
Question 4 of 5
You are caring for a patient with a fresh total hip replacement. Which statement would indicate that your patient needs more teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crossing legs after a total hip replacement risks dislocation of the prosthesis, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 5 of 5
The purpose of the CPM machine is to provide:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A CPM machine provides passive flexion and extension to promote joint mobility without active patient effort.