Question

While collecting data from a client who has a cast on his right leg, a nurse locates an area on the cast that feels warm to the touch. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication to the client’s condition?

Answer 1

Correct Answers:

Infection

Rationale :

🦠 A warm spot on a cast may indicate infection, particularly if accompanied by pain, swelling, or odor.

🦠 Bacteria trapped under the cast can cause cellulitis or even bone infections (osteomyelitis).

🦠 Infection under a cast is a serious complication requiring immediate medical intervention.

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Answer 2

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Boutonniere deformity

Rationale :

👆 Boutonniere deformity is a classic sign of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), caused by damage to tendons over the middle joints of the fingers.

👆 It results in flexion of the proximal interphalangeal joint and hyperextension of the distal interphalangeal joint.

👆 It indicates chronic inflammation and deformity from autoimmune joint destruction.

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Answer 3

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The client can follow simple motor commands.

Rationale :

🧠 A GCS motor score of 5 means the client localizes or follows simple motor commands (e.g., moving limbs when told).

🧠 A total GCS score helps determine consciousness level, but motor response is one of the best single indicators.

🧠 The other options (unconscious, no vocal sound) would suggest much lower scores.

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Answer 4

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Place a wedge pillow between the legs.

Rationale :

🛏️ A wedge pillow maintains hip abduction, preventing hip dislocation after a total hip arthroplasty.

🛏️ Keeping the legs apart protects the new joint from slipping out of place.

🛏️ This positioning is crucial in the first few weeks after surgery.

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Answer 5

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Adduction

Rationale :

↔️ After a total hip arthroplasty, the leg must be maintained in abduction to prevent dislocation.

↔️ Adduction (bringing the leg across the midline) risks pulling the prosthetic out of position.

↔️ Proper leg alignment safeguards healing and surgical outcomes.

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Answer 6

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Check the client for injuries.

Rationale :

🧍‍♀️ After a fall, checking for injuries is the nurse’s first priority to prevent further harm.

🧍‍♀️ Moving the client without assessment could worsen fractures or head trauma.

🧍‍♀️ Safety first principles guide all post-fall interventions.

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Answer 7

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Call emergency medical services.

Rationale :

📞🚑 Right-sided weakness and slurred speech are signs of a stroke, which is a time-sensitive emergency.

📞🚑 Immediate EMS activation allows for rapid transport to a facility capable of stroke management.

📞🚑 Time lost = brain lost; urgent response improves survival and outcomes.

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Answer 8

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Developing a respiratory infection

Rationale :

😷 A myasthenic crisis can be triggered by infections, especially respiratory, which overwhelm the weakened muscles including respiratory muscles.

😷 Early detection and management of infections are critical for myasthenia gravis clients.

😷 Crisis can lead to respiratory failure requiring ventilatory support.

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Answer 9

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Small drops of clear fluid in left ear

Rationale :

💧 Clear fluid draining from the ear after head trauma suggests a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, a medical emergency.

💧 CSF leaks can lead to meningitis and signal a skull fracture.

💧 Immediate reporting and management are essential to prevent life-threatening complications.

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Answer 10

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Do not let the client engage in strenuous activities for I week.

Rationale :

🏃‍♂️🚫 After a minor head injury, rest is essential to allow the brain to heal and prevent worsening symptoms.

🏃‍♂️🚫 Strenuous activities can increase intracranial pressure and risk of re-injury.

🏃‍♂️🚫 Gradual return to normal activity is recommended based on symptom resolution.

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1 :
While collecting data from a client who has a cast on his right leg, a nurse locates an area on the cast that feels warm to the touch. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication to the client’s condition?

2 :
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?

3 :
A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 for eye opening, 5 for best verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data?

4 :
A nurse is assisting a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty into a supine position. Which of the following actions is appropriate to prevent hip dislocation?

5 :
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right total hip arthroplasty. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the clients right leg?

6 :
A nurse in a long-term care facility finds an older adult client lying on the floor next to the bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

7 :
A nurse is shopping and finds a woman who has collapsed with right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

8 :
A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the care of a client who has myasthenia gravis and is in crisis. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors can cause a myasthenic crisis?

9 :
A nurse is collecting data from a client who fell at home and reported a brief loss of consciousness. Which of the following findings should the nurse immediately report to the charge nurse?

10 :
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the family of a client who sustained a minor head injury earlier in the day. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

QLexNursing

1 : While collecting data from a client who has a cast on his right leg, a nurse locates an area on the cast that feels warm to the touch. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication to the client’s condition?

2 : A nurse is collecting data from a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?

3 : A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 for eye opening, 5 for best verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data?

4 : A nurse is assisting a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty into a supine position. Which of the following actions is appropriate to prevent hip dislocation?

5 : A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right total hip arthroplasty. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the clients right leg?

6 : A nurse in a long-term care facility finds an older adult client lying on the floor next to the bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

7 : A nurse is shopping and finds a woman who has collapsed with right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

8 : A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the care of a client who has myasthenia gravis and is in crisis. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors can cause a myasthenic crisis?

9 : A nurse is collecting data from a client who fell at home and reported a brief loss of consciousness. Which of the following findings should the nurse immediately report to the charge nurse?

10 : A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the family of a client who sustained a minor head injury earlier in the day. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

1 :
While collecting data from a client who has a cast on his right leg, a nurse locates an area on the cast that feels warm to the touch. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication to the client’s condition?

2 :
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?

3 :
A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 for eye opening, 5 for best verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data?

4 :
A nurse is assisting a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty into a supine position. Which of the following actions is appropriate to prevent hip dislocation?

5 :
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right total hip arthroplasty. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the clients right leg?

6 :
A nurse in a long-term care facility finds an older adult client lying on the floor next to the bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

7 :
A nurse is shopping and finds a woman who has collapsed with right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

8 :
A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the care of a client who has myasthenia gravis and is in crisis. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors can cause a myasthenic crisis?

9 :
A nurse is collecting data from a client who fell at home and reported a brief loss of consciousness. Which of the following findings should the nurse immediately report to the charge nurse?

10 :
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the family of a client who sustained a minor head injury earlier in the day. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?