Question 1

The nurse demonstrates which similarities among all traction devices? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)   Pull the limb into extension.
B)   Decrease muscle spasm.
C)   Reduce pain.
D)   Align two bone fragments.
E)   Immobilize the limb.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the characteristics of Ewing's sarcoma.Which statement if made by the nurse indicates correct understanding of this disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Amputation is the accepted treatment."
B)   "The disease is sensitive to radiation and chemotherapy."
C)   "Metastasis is rare."
D)   "The disease is more prevalent among toddlers and preschoolers."E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

What characteristic manifestation does the nurse caring for a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy document?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ambulates by holding onto furniture
B)   Exhibits atrophy of the calf muscles
C)   Falls frequently and is clumsy
D)   Has delayed fine-motor developmentE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

A child hospitalized for treatment of osteomyelitis complains that he is tired of being sick and wants to know when the antibiotic protocol will end.How long will the nurse indicate that antibiotic therapy will probably last?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 weeks
B)   6 weeks
C)   2 months
D)   3 monthsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The nurse explains that Bryant's traction is reserved for children who weigh less than _____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

On entering the room of a child in Buck traction,the nurse makes all of the following observations.Which observation requires a nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)   Child's heels are placed firmly against the foot of the bed.
B)   Head of bed is elevated 20 degrees.
C)   Weights are hanging freely.
D)   Ropes are on pulleys.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The nurse is checking for capillary refill on a child in Bryant's traction.How long does it take for the toe to regain color if adequate perfusion is assessed?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 seconds
B)   4 seconds
C)   5 seconds
D)   6 secondsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

What instruction would the nurse provide to an adolescent who has been fitted with a Milwaukee brace?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wear the brace directly against the skin.
B)   Wear the brace over regular clothing.
C)   Wear the brace over a T-shirt 23 hours a day.
D)   Remove the brace before sleeping.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

What factor(s) may trigger abuse in a parent? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)   Being abused as a child
B)   High self-esteem
C)   Substance abuse
D)   Overwhelming responsibility
E)   Knowledge deficit relative to child careF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which intervention would be helpful in relieving morning discomfort associated with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wearing splints at night to prevent extension contractures
B)   Applying moist heat packs upon awakening
C)   Taking a warm tub bath the evening before
D)   Sleeping with two pillows under the headE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

A 13-year-old girl is diagnosed with functional scoliosis.What does the nurse explain as the cause of this spinal curvature defect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
B)   Poor posture
C)   Heredity
D)   MyelomeningoceleE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 24: The Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition

What characteristic manifestation does the nurse caring for a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy document?

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What factor(s) may trigger abuse in a parent? (Select all that apply. )

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The nurse is reviewing the characteristics of Ewing's sarcoma.Which statement if made by the nurse indicates correct understanding of this disease?

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The nurse explains that Bryant's traction is reserved for children who weigh less than _____ pounds.

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Bryant's traction is a skin traction ...
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A 13-year-old girl is diagnosed with functional scoliosis.What does the nurse explain as the cause of this spinal curvature defect?

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On entering the room of a child in Buck traction,the nurse makes all of the following observations.Which observation requires a nursing intervention?

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The nurse is checking for capillary refill on a child in Bryant's traction.How long does it take for the toe to regain color if adequate perfusion is assessed?

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A child hospitalized for treatment of osteomyelitis complains that he is tired of being sick and wants to know when the antibiotic protocol will end.How long will the nurse indicate that antibiotic therapy will probably last?

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Which intervention would be helpful in relieving morning discomfort associated with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

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The nurse demonstrates which similarities among all traction devices? (Select all that apply. )

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What instruction would the nurse provide to an adolescent who has been fitted with a Milwaukee brace?

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Exam 24: The Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition

What characteristic manifestation does the nurse caring for a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy document?

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What factor(s) may trigger abuse in a parent? (Select all that apply. )

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The nurse is reviewing the characteristics of Ewing's sarcoma.Which statement if made by the nurse indicates correct understanding of this disease?

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The nurse explains that Bryant's traction is reserved for children who weigh less than _____ pounds.

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A 13-year-old girl is diagnosed with functional scoliosis.What does the nurse explain as the cause of this spinal curvature defect?

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On entering the room of a child in Buck traction,the nurse makes all of the following observations.Which observation requires a nursing intervention?

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The nurse is checking for capillary refill on a child in Bryant's traction.How long does it take for the toe to regain color if adequate perfusion is assessed?

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A child hospitalized for treatment of osteomyelitis complains that he is tired of being sick and wants to know when the antibiotic protocol will end.How long will the nurse indicate that antibiotic therapy will probably last?

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Which intervention would be helpful in relieving morning discomfort associated with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

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The nurse demonstrates which similarities among all traction devices? (Select all that apply. )

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What instruction would the nurse provide to an adolescent who has been fitted with a Milwaukee brace?

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