Adults: Orthopedic Nursing questions with correct answers

4 steps of bone healing - Answer hematoma, fibrocartilaginous callus formation, bony callus formation, remodeling factor in bone healing responsible for bone cell formation - Answer Ca+2 needed to absorb calcium - Answer vitamin D if this lab value is elevated we look for bone disease - Answer alkaline phosphatase uptake of dye shows inflammatory process - Answer bone scan if a patient is allergic to shellfish then what might be of concern regarding diagnostic radiology? - Answer certain types of dye 6 factors in bone healing - Answer calcium, vitamin D, no osteoporosis, no infection, good blood circulation, alkaline phosphatase what type of fluid makes a halo type appearance on a dressing? - Answer CSF after a lumbar puncture what position should the patient be in? - Answer HOB elevated; bedrest loss of articulation of the bone ends in the joint caps - Answer dislocation