{"id":4732,"date":"2024-11-27T00:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T00:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=4732"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:50:46","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-spinal-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-spinal-surgery","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Spinal surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-spinal-surgery\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question is&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-spinal-surgery\/#Ready_to_put_your_nursing_knowledge_to_the_test\" >Ready to put your nursing knowledge to the test?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-spinal-surgery\/#Major_Takeaway\" >Major Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-spinal-surgery\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Prepare for your NCLEX-RN\u00ae exam with a clinical question about spinal surgery. Learn to recognize critical findings that require intervention by the nurse preceptor. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newly graduated nurse on the medical unit is caring for a patient who is immobile following spinal surgery. Which statement by the newly graduated nurse requires intervention by the nurse preceptor?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. \u201cI\u2019m going to put a heating pad on this reddened area of my client\u2019s left leg.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. \u201cI\u2019ll be performing some passive range of motion exercises to help reduce stiffness and pain.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. \u201cI\u2019m going to ask another nurse to help me reposition my client every one to two hours.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. \u201cRepositioning my client on a schedule will help prevent the formation of pressure injuries.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. \u201cI\u2019m going to put a heating pad on this reddened area of my client\u2019s left leg.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> If redness, swelling, warmth, and pain develop in the lower limbs of a client who is immobile for long periods of time, the healthcare provider should be notified immediately because a thrombus may have formed in the veins of the leg. Further, redness indicates inflammation, and since heat can cause vasodilation and additional blood flow to the area, heat application would likely worsen these symptoms. Therefore, this statement requires intervention by the nurse preceptor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_put_your_nursing_knowledge_to_the_test\"><\/span><em>Ready to put your nursing knowledge to the test?<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-smarter-prep-better-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NCLEX\u00ae Question of the Day: Smarter Prep, Better Results<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;page to practice with NCLEX-style questions and boost your confidence before exam day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Takeaway\"><\/span>Major Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most clients can move on their own to get comfortable, but some will need the nurse\u2019s assistance. Clients who may require assistance include those recovering from surgery, wearing a cast, are too weak to move due to an illness, are paralyzed, or unconscious. The nurse should remember that every client needs to reposition at least once every two hours. Some will need to be repositioned more frequently because periods of immobility can cause complications. One common complication of immobility is the development of pressure injuries. A client with early stages of pressure injuries has skin, usually over bony areas, turning white and shiny. Over time, the skin changes to red and no longer blanches (turns white) when pressed. This is followed by the area of skin breaking and the formation of a painful ulcer. These areas on the skin are vulnerable to further damage due to friction and shearing when they rub against the bedsheet or clothing. If redness, swelling, warmth, and pain develop in the lower limbs of a client who is immobile for long periods, the nurse should alert the healthcare provider immediately because a thrombus may have formed in the veins of the leg. Also, if the nurse notices any disconnected or leaking intravenous (IV) catheters, feeding tubes, colostomy bags, or draining tubes after repositioning the client, they should address it immediately to prevent further complications. Immobility can also cause tendons to tighten and shorten, leading to contractures in the joints that are stiff and painful. This can be prevented by regular repositioning and passive range of motion (ROM) exercises.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. \u201cI\u2019ll be performing some passive range of motion exercises to help reduce stiffness and pain.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> This statement does not require intervention by the nurse preceptor. Immobility can cause tendons to tighten and shorten, leading to contractures in the joints that are stiff and painful. This can be prevented by regular repositioning and passive range of motion (ROM) exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. \u201cI\u2019m going to ask another nurse to help me reposition my client every one to two hours.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> This statement does not require intervention by the nurse preceptor. Clients who are immobile should be repositioned at least once every two hours. However, some clients may need to be repositioned more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. \u201cRepositioning my client on a schedule will help prevent the formation of pressure injuries.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> This statement does not require intervention by the nurse preceptor. 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