the nurse is preparing communication for a provider the client is experiencing acute pain greater than the severity of the fracture distal to the inju

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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. The nurse is preparing communication for a provider. The client is experiencing acute pain greater than the severity of the fracture. Distal to the injury, he is experiencing a 'pins and needles' sensation. The pulse is weak and thready but is bounding on all unaffected extremities. What emergent condition does the nurse suspect?

A. Ischial tuberosity
B. Compartment syndrome
C. Broken arm syndrome
D. Pulmonary embolism

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. A client sustained a crushing injury to his right arm during a car accident. He arrives to the emergency room complaining of numbness in his right hand. He has no other injuries. What should the nurse do first?

A. Assess the right radial pulse
B. Call the provider
C. Administer pain medication
D. Assess the right pedal pulse

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Assessing the radial pulse checks for adequate circulation and potential complications.

3. A nurse is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in an abdominal wound. The nurse prepares to enter the room to check the client's pulse. What personal protective equipment (PPE) should the nurse don?

A. PAPR mask
B. Sterile gloves
C. Gown
D. Surgical mask

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. The goal for a client with impaired mobility is to prevent atelectasis. What nursing intervention would best help the client meet this goal?

A. Assist the client to orthopneic position
B. Offer a protein-rich diet
C. Offer the client a bedpan for toileting
D. Turn the client every 4 hours

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Assisting the client to the orthopneic position is the best nursing intervention to help prevent atelectasis. This position improves lung expansion by allowing the chest to expand fully, aiding in the prevention of atelectasis. Offering a protein-rich diet (choice B) is important for overall nutrition but does not directly address preventing atelectasis. Offering a bedpan for toileting (choice C) and turning the client every 4 hours (choice D) are important for preventing pressure ulcers in immobile clients but do not directly prevent atelectasis.