Practice Question
The nurse is doing neurovascular checks on a child who has had a cast applied to treat a fracture. The nurse observes for diminished or absent sensation and numbness or tingling. In doing this, the nurse is monitoring which symptom?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Paresthesia.
Rationale:
✋ Paresthesia refers to numbness, tingling, or burning sensations and is an early sign of nerve impairment.
✋ Monitoring for paresthesia after cast placement helps detect complications like compartment syndrome early.
✋ Other signs (pain, paralysis) follow later if pressure is not relieved.
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Answer Choices:
A. "If you can afford it, let your daughter choose an article or two of clothing that she can wear with the brace that will help her feel that she looks good.".
B. "Remind your child that her spine needs to be corrected in order to keep her whole musculoskeletal system healthy for a long, long time.".
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Answer Choices:
A. "I will adjust the harness straps every day:
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Answer Choices:
A. High fevers and tiredness.
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Answer Choices:
A. Skeletal traction.
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C. Joint traction.
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Answer Choices:
A. Has blue-looking nail beds on the toes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 3