HESI RN · HESI Pharmacology · Musculoskeletal disorder
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A 14-year-old boy who is overweight develops a unilateral limp with pain in the hip and knee on the affected side. Physical exam reveals external rotation of the hip when flexed and pain associated with attempts to internally rotate the hip. What is most important initially when managing this child’s condition
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Correct Answer: Place child on crutches or in wheelchair to prevent weight bearing
Allopurinol:
Expert Explanatory Rationale
Correct Answer: Inhibits xanthine oxidase
In a patient with osteoarthritis:
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Correct Answer: Physical exercise and weight loss can be helpful
What clinical sign will the PNP elicit when assessing a child with a Grade II ankle sprain?
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Correct Answer: Moderate pain, swelling, tenderness, and ecchymosis
3-year-old Sarah is brought to the clinic by her mother who reports that the child refuses to use the right arm after being swung by both arms while playing. The child is sitting with the right arm held slightly flexed and close to the body. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do?
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Correct Answer: Gently attempt a supination and flexion technique
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