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_______ breakdown on the residual limb can delay the use of a prosthesis, so the limb should be
inspected every day for signs of irritation or pressure areas. - ANSWER-skin
____________ contractures, especially of the hip may be debilitating and delay rehabilitation for the
patient with a leg amputation. - ANSWER-flection
_____________ limb sensation or pain may occur after amputation, especially if pain was present in the
affected limb preoperatively, and is a real sensation to the patient. - ANSWER-phantom
True/False. As recovery and ambulation progress, phantom limb sensation usually subsides. - ANSWER-
true
______________ is the surgery that can be performed for compartment syndrome. - ANSWER-
fasciotomy
_______ syndrome can occur when hip spica casts or body jacket braces cause compression of the
____________ ____________ artery against the duodenum because of swelling or tight application. -
ANSWER-cast
superior mesenteric
Which of the following patient's statements indicates understanding of how to safely manage an
external fixation device applied to his distal radius and ulna? (select all that apply)
A. "I will continue to clean the pins three times a day as my physician directed."
B. "I will let the skin grow up the pin to prevent infection."
C. "I will use one cotton swab per pin."
D. "I will lift my arm by the middle of the device to reposition it." - ANSWER-A. "I will continue to clean
the pins three times a day as my physician directed."
C. "I will use one cotton swab per pin."
,________ embolism occurs shortly after a fracture and ____________ embolism occurs several days
after immobilization. - ANSWER-fat
thrombus
A fat embolism is most likely to occur ______ to ______ hours after injury. The fractures most often
associated with fat embolism syndrome (FES) are those of the long bones, ribs, tibia, and pelvis. -
ANSWER-24 to 48
______________ on the neck, anterior chest wall, axilla, buccal membrane, and conjunctiva of the eye
may help distinguish fat embolism syndrome (FES) from other problems. - ANSWER-petechiae
Treatment for fat embolism syndrome (FES) includes fluid administration to prevent hypovolemic shock,
correction of acidosis, and _________________ transfusions. Dobutamine can be given for
______________ support. Use of _________________ to prevent or treat FES is controversial. -
ANSWER-blood
hemodynamic
corticosteroids
A ________________ fracture is an incomplete fracture with one side splintered and the other side
bent. - ANSWER-green-stick
The patient with osteoporosis had a spontaneous hip fracture. The nurse would document this as a
__________________ fracture. - ANSWER-pathologic
__________________ is the cardinal sign of a fracture. Other supporting signs include edema and
swelling, localized pain and tenderness, muscle spasm, ecchymosis, loss of function, crepitation, and an
inability to bear weight. - ANSWER-deformity
Which cast care instructions should the nurse provide to a client who just had a plaster cast applied to
the right forearm? (Select all that apply)
A. Keep the cast clean and dry.
,B. Allow the cast 24 to 72 hours to dry.
C. Keep the cast and extremity elevated.
D. Expect tingling and numbness in the extremity.
E. Use a hair dryer set on a warm to hot setting to dry the cast.
F. Use a soft, padded object that will fit under the cast to scratch the skin under the cast. - ANSWER-A.
Keep the cast clean and dry.
B. Allow the cast 24 to 72 hours to dry.
C. Keep the cast and extremity elevated.
The nurse is assessing the casted extremity of a client. Which sign is indicative of infection?
A. Dependent edema
B. Diminished distal pulse
C. Presence of "hot spot" on the cast
D. Coolness and pallor of the extremity - ANSWER-C. Presence of "hot spot" on the cast
What is Crohn's disease? - ANSWER-A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the
digestive tract.
Crohn's disease
occurs when? - ANSWER-teens to mid-30s
Crohn's disease
second peak when? - ANSWER-After age 60
Crohn's disease
, question what? - ANSWER-Autoimmune factors
Crohn's disease
Manifestations? - ANSWER-Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain and distention
Tenderness in RLQ
Severe Diarrhea
Low Grade Fever
Infrequent Rectal Bleeding
Weight Loss
Severe malabsorption
Crohn's disease
Later Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER-Dehydration
electrolyte imbalance
Anemia
Crohn's disease
Complications - ANSWER-perineal abscesses
intestinal fistulas
peritonitis
What is glomerulonephritis? - ANSWER-inflammation of the glomerulus
glomerulonephritis is a
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_______ breakdown on the residual limb can delay the use of a prosthesis, so the limb should be
inspected every day for signs of irritation or pressure areas. - ANSWER-skin
____________ contractures, especially of the hip may be debilitating and delay rehabilitation for the
patient with a leg amputation. - ANSWER-flection
_____________ limb sensation or pain may occur after amputation, especially if pain was present in the
affected limb preoperatively, and is a real sensation to the patient. - ANSWER-phantom
True/False. As recovery and ambulation progress, phantom limb sensation usually subsides. - ANSWER-
true
______________ is the surgery that can be performed for compartment syndrome. - ANSWER-
fasciotomy
_______ syndrome can occur when hip spica casts or body jacket braces cause compression of the
____________ ____________ artery against the duodenum because of swelling or tight application. -
ANSWER-cast
superior mesenteric
Which of the following patient's statements indicates understanding of how to safely manage an
external fixation device applied to his distal radius and ulna? (select all that apply)
A. "I will continue to clean the pins three times a day as my physician directed."
B. "I will let the skin grow up the pin to prevent infection."
C. "I will use one cotton swab per pin."
D. "I will lift my arm by the middle of the device to reposition it." - ANSWER-A. "I will continue to clean
the pins three times a day as my physician directed."
C. "I will use one cotton swab per pin."
,________ embolism occurs shortly after a fracture and ____________ embolism occurs several days
after immobilization. - ANSWER-fat
thrombus
A fat embolism is most likely to occur ______ to ______ hours after injury. The fractures most often
associated with fat embolism syndrome (FES) are those of the long bones, ribs, tibia, and pelvis. -
ANSWER-24 to 48
______________ on the neck, anterior chest wall, axilla, buccal membrane, and conjunctiva of the eye
may help distinguish fat embolism syndrome (FES) from other problems. - ANSWER-petechiae
Treatment for fat embolism syndrome (FES) includes fluid administration to prevent hypovolemic shock,
correction of acidosis, and _________________ transfusions. Dobutamine can be given for
______________ support. Use of _________________ to prevent or treat FES is controversial. -
ANSWER-blood
hemodynamic
corticosteroids
A ________________ fracture is an incomplete fracture with one side splintered and the other side
bent. - ANSWER-green-stick
The patient with osteoporosis had a spontaneous hip fracture. The nurse would document this as a
__________________ fracture. - ANSWER-pathologic
__________________ is the cardinal sign of a fracture. Other supporting signs include edema and
swelling, localized pain and tenderness, muscle spasm, ecchymosis, loss of function, crepitation, and an
inability to bear weight. - ANSWER-deformity
Which cast care instructions should the nurse provide to a client who just had a plaster cast applied to
the right forearm? (Select all that apply)
A. Keep the cast clean and dry.
,B. Allow the cast 24 to 72 hours to dry.
C. Keep the cast and extremity elevated.
D. Expect tingling and numbness in the extremity.
E. Use a hair dryer set on a warm to hot setting to dry the cast.
F. Use a soft, padded object that will fit under the cast to scratch the skin under the cast. - ANSWER-A.
Keep the cast clean and dry.
B. Allow the cast 24 to 72 hours to dry.
C. Keep the cast and extremity elevated.
The nurse is assessing the casted extremity of a client. Which sign is indicative of infection?
A. Dependent edema
B. Diminished distal pulse
C. Presence of "hot spot" on the cast
D. Coolness and pallor of the extremity - ANSWER-C. Presence of "hot spot" on the cast
What is Crohn's disease? - ANSWER-A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the
digestive tract.
Crohn's disease
occurs when? - ANSWER-teens to mid-30s
Crohn's disease
second peak when? - ANSWER-After age 60
Crohn's disease
, question what? - ANSWER-Autoimmune factors
Crohn's disease
Manifestations? - ANSWER-Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain and distention
Tenderness in RLQ
Severe Diarrhea
Low Grade Fever
Infrequent Rectal Bleeding
Weight Loss
Severe malabsorption
Crohn's disease
Later Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER-Dehydration
electrolyte imbalance
Anemia
Crohn's disease
Complications - ANSWER-perineal abscesses
intestinal fistulas
peritonitis
What is glomerulonephritis? - ANSWER-inflammation of the glomerulus
glomerulonephritis is a
