ENA Musculoskeletal and Neurovascular Trauma Questions Solved 100% Correct
ENA Musculoskeletal and Neurovascular Trauma
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ENA Musculoskeletal and Neurovascular
Trauma Questions Solved 100% Correct
A traction splint is appropriate for a fracture of which site?
A. Hip
B. Knee
C. Upper third of the tibia
D. Fibula
[Ans: – C. Upper third of the tibia
When assessing for arterial injury, which factor should you consider?
A. Arterial injuries may not require repair.
B. Arterial injuries are associated with low-impact trauma.
C. A distal pulse is not detectable if an arterial injury exists.
D. Arterial injuries can result from compression due to prolonged skeletal traction.
[Ans: – A. Arterial injuries may not require repair.
Which intervention is indicated for a patient with an amputation?
A. Maintain the limb in the correct anatomic position.
B. Clean the amputated part with povidone-iodine (Betadine) solution.
C. Soak the stump in distilled water.
D. Place the amputated part directly in ice.
[Ans: – A. Maintain the limb in the correct anatomic position.
In a patient with a knee injury, which finding is of greatest concern?
A. The knee has a large amount of swelling.
B. Effective pain management requires opioids.
C. The patient cannot extend the great toe.
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D. The patient has impaired mobility.
[Ans: – C. The patient cannot extend the great toe.
Which type of nerve injury causes an inability to extend the thumb in a hitchhiker’s
sign?
A. Ulnar nerve
B. Radial nerve
C. Median nerve
D. Peroneal nerve
[Ans: – B. Radial nerve
Which dislocation may cause neurovascular compromise of the brachial artery?
A. Elbow dislocation
B. Acromioclavicular dislocation
C. Shoulder dislocation
D. Wrist dislocation
[Ans: – A. Elbow dislocation
Which fracture is likely to cause arm shortening and rapid swelling?
A. Clavicular fracture
B. Humeral fracture
C. Scapular fracture
D. Elbow fracture
[Ans: – D. Elbow fracture
For a patient with a gunshot wound, which intervention is appropriate?
A. Perform a neurovascular assessment of each limb.
B. Estimate the amount of injury based on the wounds appearance.
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