47. The nurse is planning an educational session for parents about fractures. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?  

22. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is preparing to transfer the patient to the wheelchair and is being evaluated by the charge nurse. Which of the following is most important for the UAP to perform?

42. The nurse is performing discharge teaching to a parent whose child has had a long arm plaster cast applied.  The nurse will explain that the cast may take _________ amount of time to dry.

11.  A patient has an open reduction of a radial fracture and is casted. Several hours after the operation, the patient reports a throbbing pain in the arm. What nursing action is essential for the nurse to take first?

29.   The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has a fractured hip and is placed in Buck’s (boot) traction while awaiting surgery. What is the desired outcome for placing the patient in Buck’s traction?  Select all that apply.

30. The nurse is assisting a client with a cane to walk. The nurse will correct the client if which of the following is assessed?

10. The nurse has received report on four clients. Which of the following should the nurse see first?

31. A client is to be transferred from bed to stretcher, and maximum assistance is required. Which of these steps is essential when three nurses are performing the transfer?

7. The nurse is asked to explain the purpose of a cast window.  The nurse will respond with which of the following statements? 

46. The nurse is caring for a patient with contractures to the LE and right hand.  Which of the following nursing problems and goals will the nurse document related to this finding?