NSG 3250 ADULT HEALTH 1 I UNIT 7 ALTERATION
IN MOBILITY I EXAM 3
1. Sprain
*Answer√√ An injury to a ligament, which is a strong band of connective tissue that connects bone to bone
and stabilizes a joint.
2. Common sites for sprains
*Answer√√ Ankle, Knee (ACL, MCL), Wrist
3. Symptoms of a ligament tear
*Answer√√ Small blood vessels rupture ’swelling develops quickly; Inflammatory
chemicals are released ’pain and warmth; The joint loses stability ’diflculty bearing weight.
4. Risk factors for sprains
*Answer√√ Sports (especially cutting/pivoting movements), Uneven surfaces, Previous joint injury, Poor
muscle strength, Inadequate footwear.
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,5. Expected findings for sprains
*Answer√√ Immediate swelling, Pain with movement, Joint instability, Bruising (ecchymosis), Decreased
range of motion, Pain with weight-bearing.
6. Priority nursing actions for sprains
*Answer√√ Assess neurovascular status; Implement PRICE; Rule out fracture (X-ray); Monitor for
increasing swelling that could impair circulation.
7. PRICE
*Answer√√ Protect, Rest, Ice (20 minutes at a time, not directly on skin), Compression, Elevation above heart
level.
8. NSAIDs
*Answer√√ Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen and Naproxen used to reduce inflammation
and
decrease pain.
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, 9. Acetaminophen
*Answer√√ Pain relief without anti-inflammatory ettect; Monitor liver function in high doses.
10. Strain
*Answer√√ An injury to a muscle or tendon.
11. Causes of strains
*Answer√√ Overuse, Lifting too heavy, Sudden movement, Poor conditioning.
12. Symptoms of a muscle strain
*Answer√√ Muscle fibers tear ’bleeding inside muscle ’inflammation ’swelling
’pain and muscle spasm.
13. Risk factors for strains
*Answer√√ Lack of stretching, Fatigue, Poor posture, Repetitive movement, Dehydration.
14. Expected findings for strains
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IN MOBILITY I EXAM 3
1. Sprain
*Answer√√ An injury to a ligament, which is a strong band of connective tissue that connects bone to bone
and stabilizes a joint.
2. Common sites for sprains
*Answer√√ Ankle, Knee (ACL, MCL), Wrist
3. Symptoms of a ligament tear
*Answer√√ Small blood vessels rupture ’swelling develops quickly; Inflammatory
chemicals are released ’pain and warmth; The joint loses stability ’diflculty bearing weight.
4. Risk factors for sprains
*Answer√√ Sports (especially cutting/pivoting movements), Uneven surfaces, Previous joint injury, Poor
muscle strength, Inadequate footwear.
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,5. Expected findings for sprains
*Answer√√ Immediate swelling, Pain with movement, Joint instability, Bruising (ecchymosis), Decreased
range of motion, Pain with weight-bearing.
6. Priority nursing actions for sprains
*Answer√√ Assess neurovascular status; Implement PRICE; Rule out fracture (X-ray); Monitor for
increasing swelling that could impair circulation.
7. PRICE
*Answer√√ Protect, Rest, Ice (20 minutes at a time, not directly on skin), Compression, Elevation above heart
level.
8. NSAIDs
*Answer√√ Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen and Naproxen used to reduce inflammation
and
decrease pain.
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, 9. Acetaminophen
*Answer√√ Pain relief without anti-inflammatory ettect; Monitor liver function in high doses.
10. Strain
*Answer√√ An injury to a muscle or tendon.
11. Causes of strains
*Answer√√ Overuse, Lifting too heavy, Sudden movement, Poor conditioning.
12. Symptoms of a muscle strain
*Answer√√ Muscle fibers tear ’bleeding inside muscle ’inflammation ’swelling
’pain and muscle spasm.
13. Risk factors for strains
*Answer√√ Lack of stretching, Fatigue, Poor posture, Repetitive movement, Dehydration.
14. Expected findings for strains
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