Device
Which device should the nurse anticipate for a trauma patient with neck pain and unknown spinal status?
Hard cervical collar
A patient wearing a knee immobilizer reports numbness in the foot. What is the nurse’s priority action?
Assess circulation and loosen the device
A C-collar should allow this much space between the chin and collar
One finger
Which device allows partial weight-bearing while maintaining ankle alignment?
CAM boot
A patient in a hard cervical collar reports difficulty swallowing. What should the nurse do first?
Assess airway and collar placement
The strap of this device should keep the elbow at about 90 degrees
Arm sling
Which device is most appropriate for a patient with muscle spasms after whiplash injury and no neurological deficits?
Soft cervical collar
Which assessment finding in a patient wearing an orthopedic boot requires immediate intervention?
Increased pain, swelling, or decreased pulses
Which sign suggests a wrist splint is too tight?
Tingling or delayed cap refill
Which device is prescribed post-operatively to prevent knee flexion after ligament repair?
Knee immobilizer
Which complication is the highest priority to prevent in a patient wearing a back brace long-term?
Skin breakdown
This complication can occur if splints are too tight
Impaired circulation
Which device maintains functional positioning of the wrist while reducing inflammation?
Wrist splint
Which assessment is most critical for a patient wearing multiple immobilization devices?
Neurovascular status
Which finding indicates an orthopedic boot is incorrectly applied?
Heel lifts off the footplate