CARE OF PATIENTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CONNECTIVE
TISSUE DISORDERS EXAM LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
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Treatment for bunion? - ANSWER-analgesics for discomfort,
bone realignment of the big toe with removal of bony overgrowth
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-nerve problem that
occurs when the median never is compressed as it passes
through the canal tunnel in the wrist
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-pain,
numbness, and tingling of the hand, particularly at night
Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-rest, splinting,
changing the angle of the wrist during repetitive moments (typing
on phone/keyboard), steroid injection, vitamin b6 has helped
some
surgical decompression of medial nerve
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If surgical decompression is necessary for carpal tunnel, what
would the nurse assess every hour and how would it be done? -
ANSWER-postoperative blood flow to fingertips
color, warmth of fingertips, capillary refill
If decompression surgery is done, what is the patient suppose to
avoid and for how long? - ANSWER-heavy gripping and pinching
up to 6 weeks
What is a fracture? - ANSWER-break or interruption in the
continuity of a bone
always an interference with the blood supply, some degree of
tissue destruction, and disturbance of muscle activity at the site of
injury
Signs and symptoms of a fracture - ANSWER-minimal to severe
pain, swelling, bleeding into tissues
tenderness, deformity of the bone, ecchymoses, crepitation with
any movement and loss of function
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How is a fractured diagnosed? - ANSWER-x-ray, physical
examination
Treatment for a fracture? - ANSWER-preventing shock and
hemorrhage
immediate immolation of the part "splint as it lies"
other treatment depends on type of fracture
What are the four methods of stabilizing a fracture after it has
been reduced? - ANSWER-internal fixation
external fixation
casts, splints and braces
traction
What are the types of fractures? - ANSWER-Greenstick, Open,
Complete/ Closed/ Comminuted
Partial and Others
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