ORN refresher training

Which of the following is a possible complication of using skeletal traction?

I) Muscle atrophy

II) Pin site infection

III) Impaired blood flow

IV) Joint stiffness

• I and II

• 
  I and III

• I, II and III

• All of the above

For a metatarsal fracture, which type of boots is recommended?

• 
  Short air cast boots

• Long air cast boots

• Not applicable for patient

3. What is the most appropriate nursing consideration when applying an ASPEN collar?

• The chin should be flexed downward

• The neck should be hyperflexion

• The chin or nose should be vertically aligned to ASPEN collar

• The collar should be very snug to maximize immobilization

Which dressing product is most appropriate to use for pin site wound as shown in picture?

• Bactroban ointment and Foam Ag

• Primapore dressing and Crepe bandage

• Kaltostat and Mepilex Ag foam

• Kaltostat, Mepilex Ag foam and Crepe bandage

What type of traction is used to treat this fracture?

• Hamilton Russelll Traction

• Thomas’ Splint Traction

• Thomas’ Splint with Pearson Knee

• Buck's Traction

What is the main goal in providing log-roll in spinal nursing care?

• To manage neck pain

• To prevent spinal complication

• To maintain spinal alignment

• To promote mobilization

Which of the following are the correct process/processes for external fixator referral?

i) CM/Ward Nurse will share CCT brochure, home visit structure and estimated charges with patient

ii)NTF Inpatient Doctor identify patients who meet the External Fixator Referral Criteria

iii)CM/ ward staff to refer HNF via IRMS remarks: “External Fixator for HNF”  D-3

iv)CM/ ward staff to refer CCT via EPIC Remarks: “External Fixator for CCT” D-3

• i, ii, iii, iv

• ii,iii,iv,i

• ii, iv,iii,i

• ii,i,iv,iii

What is the maximum weight that can be applied with skin traction?

• 20lbs

• 15lbs

• 10lbs

• 12lbs

Which of the following is/are the indications of traction?

i) To correct soft tissue contracture

ii) To immbolize painful inflamed joint

iii)To correct neurological deficit

iv) Reduction of fracture and maintenance

• i & iii

• i,ii & iv

• i, ii & iii

• All of the above

Which of the following appears late in compartment syndrome?

• Pain on passive motion

• Paralysis

• Pulseless

• Pallor