Early Mobilization Strategies Practice Questions

Question 1

In the immediate post operative period the common cause of respiratory insufficiency could be because of the following, except -

Accepted Answer

Mild Hypovolemia

Answer

Residual effect of muscle relaxant

Answer

Overdose of narcotic analgesic

Answer

Myocardial infarction

Question 2

Following a femoral shaft fracture, your consultant asks you to provide tibia traction. Which of the following will you request from the nurse?

1. Thomas splint
2. K-wire
3. Steinmann pin
4. Denham's pin
5. Bohler's stirrup
6. Bohler Braun splint

Accepted Answer

$3,5,6$

Answer

$1,2,3,4,5,6$

Answer

$3,4,5$

Answer

$1,2,4$

Question 3

Which of the following is the LEAST significant risk factor for postoperative pulmonary complications?

Accepted Answer

BMI>30

Answer

Age >70

Answer

Patient with 7 pack years of smoking

Answer

Upper abdominal surgery

Question 4

Why is early mobilization important after hip arthroplasty?

Accepted Answer

All of the options

Answer

Prevents joint stiffness

Answer

Prevents DVT

Answer

Reduces hospital stay

Question 5

Which of the following is a false statement regarding suction and evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Administer general anesthesia to the patient

Answer

Tip of cannula is to be placed in the middle of the uterine cavity

Answer

Prior vaginal examination

Answer

Perform ultrasound if there is doubt about the gestational age

Question 6

Which among the following is not used in post laryngectomy rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Tracheostomy tube

Answer

Esophageal speech

Answer

Tracheoesophageal puncture

Answer

Electrolarynx

Question 7

When do we have to start antibiotics to prevent post-operative infection?

Accepted Answer

30-60 minutes before incision (up to 24 hours post-op)

Answer

1 week before surgery

Answer

2 days before surgery

Answer

After surgery

Question 8

Early movement following surgery for ankylosis is

Accepted Answer

Desirable

Answer

Harmful

Answer

Indicated only when ankylosis is one sided

Answer

Unimportant

Question 9

A 55-year-old male, known smoker, complains of calf pain while walking. He experiences calf pain while walking but can continue walking with effort. Which grade of claudication does this patient fall under?

Accepted Answer

Grade II (Moderate claudication)

Answer

Grade I (Mild claudication)

Answer

Grade III (Severe claudication)

Answer

Grade IV (Ischemic rest pain)

Question 10

What causes sudden decreased end tidal CO2 in GA?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac arrest

Answer

Pulmonary embolism

Answer

Pulmonary hypertension

Answer

Malignant hyperthermia

Early Mobilization Strategies — MCQs

Early Mobilization Strategies — MCQs

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