Exam Questions and Answers |
Already Graded A+
fractures can be classified as? - ANSWER ✔✔open formerly called
compound or closed formerly called simple
can also be classified by patter transverse or oblique or by fragment
alignment displaced, non displaced
closed reduction is? - ANSWER ✔✔the nonsurgical, manual
realignment of bone fragments
tx following reduction includes traction, casts, splints and braces
,open reduction - ANSWER ✔✔is the correction of bone alignment
through surgery it may involves the use of wires, screws or pins placed
internally or externally
fracture immobilization may be accomplished using a cast. The cast
usually restricts? - ANSWER ✔✔the joints above and below the
fracture
pts require teaching about signs of cast complications so they can
contact the HCP promptly
for upper extremity injuries what kind of splints or casts are used? -
ANSWER ✔✔sugar tong splints
posterior splints
short and long arm casts are used
a body jacket brace is often used for stable thoracic and lumbar spine
injuries
,for lower extremity injuries what kind of splints or casts are used? -
ANSWER ✔✔long or short leg c lasts
robert jones dressing
splints/immoblizers may be used
what can be used to perform ORIF - ANSWER ✔✔wires, screws,
intramedullary nails or pins
for ___ fixation a metal frame is attached to the bone fragments with
pins through the skin - ANSWER ✔✔external
fractures require nursing assessment of? - ANSWER ✔✔peripheral
circulation (color, temperature, capillary refill, peripheral pulses, and
edema) and neurologic function (sensation and motor function)
postoperative care following ORIF involves - ANSWER ✔✔applying
general principles of postoperative nursing care
possible complications of fractures include - ANSWER ✔✔bone
infection
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, avascular necrosis
compartment syndrome
VTE
FES
shock
Colle's fracture - ANSWER ✔✔is a fracture of the distal radius
manifestations of colle's fracture - ANSWER ✔✔pain
swelling
obvious deformity of the wrist
management of colle's fracture - ANSWER ✔✔closed reduction and
immobilization by splint or cast