Final Exam Practice Questions
Question 1. Matthew, age 52, is a chef who just severed 2 of his fingers with a meat cutter. You would recommend that he:
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1. Wrap the severed fingers tightly in a dry towel for transport to the emergency department with him.
2. Leave the severed fingers at the scene because fingers cannot be reattached.
3. Immediately freeze the severed fingers for reattachment in the near future.
4. Wrap the fingers in a clean, damp cloth; seal them in a plastic bag; and place the bag in an ice water bath.
Rationales
Option 1:
Severed fingers should be wrapped in a clean, damp cloth; sealed in a plastic bag; and placed in an ice water bath.
Option 2:
Severed fingers can be reattached after 1 to 2 days—or more—if properly stored.
Option 3:
Severed fingers should be wrapped in a clean, damp cloth; sealed in a plastic bag; and placed in an ice water bath, not frozen or kept at body temperature.
Option 4:
If a client has severed his fingers, the fingers should be wrapped in a clean, damp cloth; sealed in a plastic bag; placed in an ice water bath; and transported to the emergency room along with the client.
The valgus stress test, varus stress test, Lachman test, and thumb sign are all considered standard tests to check the integrity of the ligaments of the knee. Which test would the nurse practitioner choose to assess the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which is the most commonly involved structure in severe knee injury?
1. Valgus stress test.
2. Varus stress test.
3. Lachman test.
4. Thumb sign.
Rationales
Option 1:
The valgus stress test assesses stability of the medial collateral ligament (MCL).
Option 2:
The varus stress test assesses stability of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL).
Option 3:
The Lachman test assesses the ACL.
Option 4:
The thumb sign assesses the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).
Lillian, age 70, was told that she has osteoporosis. When she asks you what this is, you respond that osteoporosis:
1. Develops when loss of bone occurs more rapidly than new bone growth.
2. Is a degenerative joint disease characterized by loss of cartilage in certain joints. [Show Less]