Joint Replacement Quiz: Hip Replacement & Joint Care Dislocation Prevention

1. A patient who had hip replacement surgery 3 weeks ago reports pain with internal rotation. What is the most appropriate response?

This is normal and resolves with stretching

Report to surgeon; may indicate impingement or dislocation

Increase analgesic dosage and encourage rest

Apply ice and elevate the hip

2. Hip Replacement & Joint Care protocols emphasize that dislocation risk is highest during which postoperative period?

First 2 weeks

First 6 weeks

2-3 months post-op

After 6 months

3. A patient reports that their hip 'feels like it slipped' during transfers. What is the most appropriate initial action?

Reassure the patient this is normal and will resolve

Immobilize the hip and contact the surgeon immediately

Have the patient perform gentle range-of-motion exercises

Increase pain medication and monitor for 24 hours

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5. True or False: An abduction pillow should be maintained continuously between the legs for the first 6 weeks after hip replacement.

True

False

6. Which sign would most strongly suggest acute hip dislocation requiring immediate intervention?

Slight increase in drainage from drain tube

Severe pain, shortening of limb, and external rotation

Mild discomfort with weight bearing

Increased appetite and improved sleep

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8. What is the expected timeline for complete bone healing and full weight bearing after hip replacement?

2-3 weeks

6-8 weeks

3-4 months

6-12 months

9. True or False: Patients may resume driving 2 weeks after hip replacement if pain is minimal.

True

False

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11. What is the primary cause of dislocation in the first 6 weeks after hip replacement surgery?

Infection at the surgical site

Violation of hip precautions and improper positioning

Excessive weight bearing

Inadequate pain management

12. Which nursing intervention is most effective for preventing hip dislocation in the early postoperative period?

Placing an abduction pillow between the patient's legs

Encouraging early ambulation without restrictions

Limiting all movement until full healing occurs

Applying continuous passive motion for 24 hours

13. True or False: Posterior hip precautions restrict hip flexion beyond 90 degrees and internal rotation.

True

False

14. A hip replacement patient is learning to use a walker. What should the nurse instruct regarding stair climbing?

Avoid stairs for at least 8-12 weeks

Lead with the affected leg going up, unaffected leg going down

Lead with the unaffected leg going up, affected leg going down

Use the walker one step at a time on each stair

15. Which assessment finding would indicate a possible hip dislocation postoperatively?

Hip appears shortened and internally rotated

Mild swelling and bruising around incision

Increase in appetite and alertness

Normal range of motion without pain

16. True or False: A patient may cross their legs at the ankles after hip replacement as long as the hip remains in slight abduction.

True

False

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19. A patient reports a sudden sharp pain and 'popping' sensation in the hip 4 days post-op. What is the priority nursing action?

Administer prescribed analgesics immediately

Notify the surgeon; suspect dislocation

Encourage ambulation to restore mobility

Apply heat to reduce muscle tension

20. Which position is contraindicated for a patient in the immediate postoperative period after hip replacement?

Hip abduction with pillow between legs

Hip adduction past midline

Supine with head elevated 30-45 degrees

Side-lying on unaffected hip

Joint Replacement Quiz: Can You Prevent Dislocation?

1. A patient who had hip replacement surgery 3 weeks ago reports pain with internal rotation. What is the most appropriate response?

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. Hip Replacement & Joint Care protocols emphasize that dislocation risk is highest during which postoperative period?

3. A patient reports that their hip 'feels like it slipped' during transfers. What is the most appropriate initial action?

4. When educating a hip replacement patient about bathroom safety, the nurse should recommend using a ______ seat to maintain proper hip positioning.

5. True or False: An abduction pillow should be maintained continuously between the legs for the first 6 weeks after hip replacement.

6. Which sign would most strongly suggest acute hip dislocation requiring immediate intervention?

7. A patient demonstrates understanding of hip precautions when stating they will avoid and movements.

8. What is the expected timeline for complete bone healing and full weight bearing after hip replacement?

9. True or False: Patients may resume driving 2 weeks after hip replacement if pain is minimal.

10. Posterior approach hip replacement requires avoiding ______ rotation of the hip.

11. What is the primary cause of dislocation in the first 6 weeks after hip replacement surgery?

12. Which nursing intervention is most effective for preventing hip dislocation in the early postoperative period?

13. True or False: Posterior hip precautions restrict hip flexion beyond 90 degrees and internal rotation.

14. A hip replacement patient is learning to use a walker. What should the nurse instruct regarding stair climbing?

15. Which assessment finding would indicate a possible hip dislocation postoperatively?

16. True or False: A patient may cross their legs at the ankles after hip replacement as long as the hip remains in slight abduction.

17. When assisting a hip replacement patient to sit, the nurse should ensure the chair seat height is at least ______ inches high.

18. Hip precautions include maintaining hip flexion at no more than ______ degrees.

19. A patient reports a sudden sharp pain and 'popping' sensation in the hip 4 days post-op. What is the priority nursing action?

20. Which position is contraindicated for a patient in the immediate postoperative period after hip replacement?

Joint Replacement Quiz: Can You Prevent Dislocation?

1. A patient who had hip replacement surgery 3 weeks ago reports pain with internal rotation. What is the most appropriate response?

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. Hip Replacement & Joint Care protocols emphasize that dislocation risk is highest during which postoperative period?

3. A patient reports that their hip 'feels like it slipped' during transfers. What is the most appropriate initial action?

4. When educating a hip replacement patient about bathroom safety, the nurse should recommend using a ______ seat to maintain proper hip positioning.

5. True or False: An abduction pillow should be maintained continuously between the legs for the first 6 weeks after hip replacement.

6. Which sign would most strongly suggest acute hip dislocation requiring immediate intervention?

7. A patient demonstrates understanding of hip precautions when stating they will avoid ______ and ______ movements.

8. What is the expected timeline for complete bone healing and full weight bearing after hip replacement?

9. True or False: Patients may resume driving 2 weeks after hip replacement if pain is minimal.

10. Posterior approach hip replacement requires avoiding ______ rotation of the hip.

11. What is the primary cause of dislocation in the first 6 weeks after hip replacement surgery?

12. Which nursing intervention is most effective for preventing hip dislocation in the early postoperative period?

13. True or False: Posterior hip precautions restrict hip flexion beyond 90 degrees and internal rotation.

14. A hip replacement patient is learning to use a walker. What should the nurse instruct regarding stair climbing?

15. Which assessment finding would indicate a possible hip dislocation postoperatively?

16. True or False: A patient may cross their legs at the ankles after hip replacement as long as the hip remains in slight abduction.

17. When assisting a hip replacement patient to sit, the nurse should ensure the chair seat height is at least ______ inches high.

18. Hip precautions include maintaining hip flexion at no more than ______ degrees.

19. A patient reports a sudden sharp pain and 'popping' sensation in the hip 4 days post-op. What is the priority nursing action?

20. Which position is contraindicated for a patient in the immediate postoperative period after hip replacement?

7. A patient demonstrates understanding of hip precautions when stating they will avoid and movements.