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7 Musculoskeletal Complications Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 7 Musculoskeletal Complications, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Osteoporosis increases a person's risk of fracture.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Fill in the blank
1 point

For a patient receiving skeletal traction, monitor pin sites for signs of .

03
Written response
1 point

After a long-bone fracture, a patient develops respiratory distress, confusion, and a fine pinpoint rash on the upper chest. What complication is suggested by this combination?

04
Choose one
1 point

A patient with a forearm fracture develops new finger numbness and tingling; the fingers are pale and cooler than those on the other hand. What should the nurse do first?

  1. A

    Reassess the fingers at the next scheduled check.

  2. B

    Notify the responsible clinician immediately and obtain urgent assessment.

  3. C

    Apply heat to the fingers and observe for improvement.

  4. D

    Ask the patient to exercise the fingers forcefully.

05
Choose one
1 point

A patient with a hip replacement develops increasing incision pain and redness, wound drainage, and fever. What is the best response?

  1. A

    Reassure the patient that these are expected signs of healing.

  2. B

    Arrange prompt medical evaluation for possible infection.

  3. C

    Wait until the next routine appointment to discuss the symptoms.

  4. D

    Advise the patient to stop moving the joint permanently.

06
Choose all
1 point

A patient is receiving skeletal traction for a fracture. Select all appropriate actions.

  1. A

    Ensure prescribed weights hang freely without resting on the floor or bed.

  2. B

    Remove a weight temporarily whenever the patient is repositioned.

  3. C

    Monitor distal circulation, sensation, and movement.

  4. D

    Change the traction weight if the patient's pain increases.

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

A patient with a history of arthritis develops a suddenly hot, painful, swollen knee and feels feverish. Possible requires urgent medical assessment.

08
Written response
1 point

Two days after knee replacement, a patient develops new calf pain and one-sided leg swelling. What clot-related condition may these symptoms indicate?

09
True or false
1 point

True or false: In a patient with rapidly worsening pain after a lower-leg fracture and severe pain when the toes are moved upward, a palpable pedal pulse rules out compartment syndrome.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

10
Choose one
1 point

After knee replacement, a patient with new calf pain and one-sided leg swelling suddenly develops chest pain and difficulty breathing. What is the priority response?

  1. A

    Encourage walking and reassess in an hour.

  2. B

    Apply a warm pack to the calf.

  3. C

    Activate emergency response for possible pulmonary embolism.

  4. D

    Document the symptoms as expected postoperative discomfort.

11
Choose all
1 point

An older adult is on prolonged bed rest after a fracture. Select all complications that immobility can contribute to.

  1. A

    Venous clots

  2. B

    Pressure injuries

  3. C

    Improved lung expansion

  4. D

    Muscle loss and joint stiffness

  5. E

    Constipation

12
Choose one
1 point

An older adult with an osteoporosis-related fracture is on prolonged bed rest. Which plan best helps reduce common immobility complications while respecting the fracture's movement and weight-bearing restrictions?

  1. A

    Keep the patient on bed rest until all pain is gone.

  2. B

    Follow the prescribed mobility plan, reposition regularly, and perform permitted breathing and limb exercises.

  3. C

    Massage any painful or swollen calf.

  4. D

    Restrict fluids to reduce the need to get out of bed.

13
True or false
1 point

True or false: Septic arthritis can affect either a natural joint or an artificial joint.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

14
Open ended
1 point

A patient with a fracture must limit movement and weight-bearing but is also at risk from prolonged immobility. Describe a safe prevention plan and explain how it should account for the fracture restrictions.

15
Written response
1 point

What bowel complication can prolonged immobility contribute to?

16
Written response
1 point

In skeletal traction, what specific sites should be checked for signs of infection?

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient is receiving skeletal traction. Which action helps maintain the prescribed traction?

  1. A

    Rest the weights on the bed when the patient is uncomfortable.

  2. B

    Keep the prescribed weights hanging freely.

  3. C

    Remove a weight during routine repositioning.

  4. D

    Increase the weights whenever pain increases.

18
Choose one
1 point

An older adult with a fracture is on prolonged bed rest. Which plan best helps reduce immobility-related complications while respecting movement and weight-bearing restrictions?

  1. A

    Keep the patient on bed rest until all pain has resolved.

  2. B

    Massage any swollen calf and limit fluids.

  3. C

    Follow the prescribed mobility plan, reposition regularly, and do permitted breathing and limb exercises.

  4. D

    Begin unrestricted weight-bearing to prevent muscle loss.

19
Choose one
1 point

A patient with a hip replacement reports increasing incision pain and redness, wound drainage, and fever. What is the best response?

  1. A

    Reassure the patient that these findings are expected during healing.

  2. B

    Arrange prompt medical evaluation for possible infection.

  3. C

    Wait until the next routine appointment unless the incision opens.

  4. D

    Advise the patient to stop moving the joint permanently.

20
Choose one
1 point

A patient with a forearm fracture develops new finger numbness and tingling; the fingers are pale and cooler than the other hand. What should the nurse do first?

  1. A

    Reassess at the next scheduled check because the fracture is already treated.

  2. B

    Apply heat and encourage forceful finger exercise.

  3. C

    Notify the responsible clinician immediately and obtain urgent assessment.

  4. D

    Elevate the concern only if a pulse can no longer be felt.