UPDATED 2025-2026 RASMUSSEN MDC2 EXAM 2
(ACTUAL 2024-2025) WITH ANSWERS GRADED
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Consolidation and remodeling of bone continue to meet mechanical demands. This process may start as early as 4 to 6 weeks after fracture and can continue for up to 1 year.Depends on the severity of the injury and the age and health of the patient. - --ANSWERS____Fifth stage of bone healing
Decrease muscle size, tone, and strength. Decreased joint mobility and flexibility. Bone demineralization. Decreased endurance and stability. Increased risk for contracture formation. - --ANSWERS____Musculoskeletal effects of immobility
- Decreased depth of respiration, decreased rate of respiration,
pooling of secretions, and impaired gas exchange. - -- ANSWERS____Respiratory effects of immobility
- The second step of the nursing process. This is the phase in
which you use your critical-thinking skills to analyze the assessment data. - --ANSWERS____Nursing diagnosis
- Release of fat globules from the yellow bone marrow into
- --ANSWERS____Fat embolism syndrome
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the blood vessels within 12 to 48 hours following the fracture.
UPDATED 2025-2026 RASMUSSEN MDC2 EXAM 2
(ACTUAL 2024-2025) WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
- Independent joint movements. It requires the client to move
the joint through its full ROM. - --ANSWERS____Active ROM
- Dependent joint movement. Is used when the client is unable
to exercise each joint independently. Instead, you support the body and move each joint through its ROM. - -- ANSWERS____Passive ROM
- Goal: Maintain optimum vision by complying with treatment
regimens.
- Treatment: Prescribed eye drops every 12 hours - --
ANSWERS____Glaucoma goals and treatment
- The surgeon views the fracture site and places pins, screws,
plates and sometimes prosthesis to allow the bone to heal. - -- ANSWERS____Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF)
- Opioid-Oxycodone, Non-opioid, anti-inflammatory, and
muscle relaxants - --ANSWERS____Pain management with fracture patients
- You must determine the status, or type, of each nursing
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diagnosis (or patient concern). Is it an actual (signs and symptoms are present), risk (potential- problem may occur),