While Checking on Students Who Are Caring for Patients on an Orthopedic

question 12

Multiple Choice

While checking on students who are caring for patients on an orthopedic unit, a nursing instructor would be most concerned if

• A) A student assists a patient with a left hip replacement turn to the left side.
• B) A student caring for a patient with a right knee replacement assists with continuous passive motion (CPM).
• C) A student is noted inserting an abduction pillow between the legs of a patient with right hip replacement.
• D) A student uses sterile technique to provide site care to tongs for a patient with cervical traction.

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