Sample NCLEX Questions for Basic Care and Comfort
1. Which procedure is done at least twice whenever a splint is applied?
a. Elevation of the injured extremity
b. Manual stabilization of the injured extremity
c. Assessment for pulses, sensation, and movement distal to the injury
d. Application of gentle manual traction
Answer C
Rationale: The procedure, which is done at least twice whenever a splint is applied is assessment for pulses, motor function, and sensation (PMS) distal to the injury. After traction is applied, it is not reapplied.
2. The objective of realignment is to:
a. Minimize blood loss and reduce pain.
b. Immobilize the bone ends and adjacent joints.
c. Assist in restoring circulation and to fit the extremity into a splint.
d. Prevent incorrect healing and avoid surgery.
Answer C.
Rationale: The objective of realignment is to assist in restoring circulation and to fit the extremity into a splint.
3. To ensure proper immobilization and increase patient comfort when using a rigid splint:
a. Place the patient on a stretcher before splinting.
b. Place the patient on a long spine board before splinting.
c. Pad the spaces between the body part and the splint.
d. Ensure that the splint conforms to the body curves.
Answer C.
Rationale: To ensure proper immobilization and increase patient comfort when using a rigid splint, pad the spaces between the body part and the splint.
4. The method of splinting is always dictated by:
a. Location of the injury and whether it is open or closed.
b. The severity of the patient’s condition and the priority decision.
c. The number of available rescuers and the type of splints.
d. All of the above.
Answer B.
Rationale: The method of splinting is always dictated by the severity of the patient’s condition and the priority decision.
5. Hazards of improper splinting include:
a. Aggravation of a bone or joint injury.
b. Reduced distal circulation.
c. Delay in transport of patient with life-threatening injury.
d. All of the above.
Answer D
Rationale: Hazards of improper splinting include aggravation of a bone or joint injury, reduced distal circulation, and delay in transport of patient with life-threatening injury.
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