Med Surg Proctored Exam (Musculoskeletal)- Falcon Institute Of Health And Science

A client consults the healthcare provider about persistent joint pain and stiffness. Which laboratory value is used as a diagnostic indicator of rheumatoid arthritis?

The visiting nurse is seeing a client with bilateral hand pain, boutonniere and swan-neck deformities of bilateral hands. The patient complains about occupational therapy tell her to exercise her hand

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has impaired mobility. The client is admitted to the rehabilitation unit following a hip arthroplasty. The client has limited mobility and requires a

A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction for treatment of a femur fracture. Which action should the nurse take?

A client reports to their primary health care provider with a suspected diagnosis of a herniated disk. The primary health care provider has ordered the patient to have an MRI done. The nurse knows tha

A nurse is monitoring a client who has a cast on their right ankle following an open reduction and internal fixation procedure. The nurse should monitor for which findings that indicate compartment sy

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new cast in place for a fractured tibia. The nurse should recognize that which intervention is a PRIORITY?

The nurse monitors a client for signs and symptoms of aspirin toxicity. Which assessment finding indicates possible aspirin toxicity?

The following are risk factors for developing osteoporosis (Select all that apply) Multiple options may be correct

Prevention of osteoporosis can be facilitated by all of the following: Multiple options may be correct

The client has had lumbar laminectomy and requires pain medication. The licensed prescriber has ordered codeine 60 mg PO q 3 hours PRN moderate to severe pain. The client is reporting a pain score of

A client has sustained multiple soft tissue injuries from a bicycle accident. Primary medical management for soft tissue injuries includes:

A client comes to the orthopedic physician's office with a complaint of "water on the knee" the physician has told the LPN in the office to prepare the client for an arthrocentesis. What statement by

The LPN knows that a patient with which type of fracture is at the highest risk of infection?

The visiting nurse is seeing a patient with osteomyelitis that is being treated with antibiotics. Which statement by the patient does not indicate the need for more teaching?

A client has returned from a myelogram. The LPN caring for the patient knows that which of the following interventions is the MOST important after this procedure?

A client who sustained a fall at a long-term care facility is suspected of having a fractured right hip. Which assessment findings support the belief that the client has a fractured hip? (Select all t

Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis includes all of the following? Multiple options may be correct

A client mentions that they are postmenopausal and not taking estrogen supplements. A review of their normal dietary intake reveals high caffeine consumption. Based on this history, the nurse knows th

A client with a hip fracture asks the nurse what is involved with Buck's traction, which is being applied before surgery. The nurse would provide which information to the client?

A neurovascular exam includes: (Select all that apply)

A visiting nurse is reviewing with a patient hip replacement precautions. What statement by the patient demonstrates the need for further teaching?

The LPN is caring for a patient with a femur fracture from a fall that occurred 18 hours ago. The patient is in Bucks traction awaiting surgery in the morning. At the 4 am assessment of the patient th

A nurse is talking about joint protection strategies with an older adult client who has osteoarthritis. Which recommendation should the nurse reinforce?

A febrile infant is brought to the pediatric clinic for evaluation. The infant has a temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit. The infant's parent tells the nurse that they wish they had given the baby a