ATI MS Unit 10 and Pharm Unit 8
A nurse is reviewing preoperative teaching with a client who is to under go an arthroscopy to repair
injury tot a shoulder. Which of the following statements by the nurse are appropriate? (select all that
apply) - -inspect your incision daily for signs of infection
-perform isometric exercises as directed
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following an arthroscopy of
the knee. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care? (select all that apply) - -
inspect color and temperature of the extremity
-elevate the extremity
-administer opioid medication
-check pulses and sensation in the foot
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a bone scan. Which of the following
statements by the nurse is appropriate? - A radioactive substance will be injected before the procedure
A nurse is reviewing information with a client scheduled for a dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan.
Which of the following should the nurse include? (select all that apply) - -the hip and spine are the usual
areas to be scanned
-bone pain can indicate a need for a scan
-at age 40 years, a baseline scan is recommended
A nurse is assisting with care of a client who is to have an electromyography (EMG). Which of the
following should the nurse expect to be included in the plan of care?(select all that apply) - -inspect the
clients
-apply ice to insertion site
-determine whether the client takes a muscle relaxant
A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is to undergo total joint arthroplasty. The nurse
should recognize which of the following findings as a contraindication to this prcedure? - bronchitis 2
weeks
