1.

Which of the following is characterized by an increased forward curvature of the thoracic

spine?
A. Lordosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Scoliosis
D. Crepitus

Rationale: Common deformities of the spine include kyphosis, which is an increased forward
curvature of the thoracic spine.

2. Most back pain is self-limited and resolves within __ weeks with analgesics, rest, stress
reduction, and relaxation.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Rationale: Most back pain is self-limited and resolves within 4 weeks with analgesics, rest,
stress reduction, and relaxation.

3. The physician orders Rocephin 2g in 100ml to infuse over 45 mins for a post-op total hip
patient. The IV is to infuse via a macro drip (10 gtts per ml). The nurse should set the IV rate
at:
A. 12 gtts/min
B. 22 gtts/min
C. 32 gtts/min
D. 42 gtts/min

Rationale: The total to be infused (100ml) divided by the total time in minutes (45 minutes)
times the drip factor (10gtt) equals 22 gtts per minute. The other answers are mathematically
incorrect.

4. Which of the following findings is most typical of a client with a fractured hip?
A. Pain in the hip and affected leg
B. Diminished sensation in the affected leg
C. Absence of pedal and femoral pulses in the affected extremity
D. Misalignment of the affected extremity

Rationale: The most typical sign of a fractured hip is misalignment. Pain, paresthesia, and
pulselessness are characteristics associated with all fractures, so answers A,B,C, are wrong.