Burns Chapter 43 - Musculoskeletal {100%Success}
Burns Chapter 43 - Musculoskeletal
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1. A schoolage child has a fractured wrist with a Salter- B. There is a metaphyseal
Harris Type II fracture, according to the radiologist. fragment on the compres-
What is true about this type of fracture? sion side of fracture
A. Growth disturbance of the long bones of the arm is
likely
B. There is a metaphyseal fragment on the compres-
sion side of fracture
C. There is usually a compression or crushing injury to
the physis
D. This will require anatomic reduction using an open
approach
2. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practition- A. Dislocation of an unsta-
er elicit when obtaining a positive Barlow maneuver ble hip
when screening for developmental dysplasia of the
hip?
A. Dislocation of an unstable hip
B. Dropping of the iliac crest with a raised leg
C. Reduction of a dislocated hip
D. Unequal knee heights in a supine child
3. A 3 year old child is brought to the clinic by a parent B. Gently attempt a
who reports that the child refuses to use the right arm supination and flexion
after being swung by both arms while playing. The technique
child is sitting with the right arm held slightly flexed
and close to the body. There is no swelling or ecchymo-
sis present. What will the primary care pediatric nurse
practitioner do?
A. Consider maltreatment as a possible cause of injury
B. Gently attempt a supination and flexion technique
C. Immobilize the arm with a sling and refer to ortho-
pedics
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D. Obtain a radiograph of the child's right arm and
elbow
4. A schoolage child falls off a swing and suffers a closed C. Immobilization with a
fracture of the righ clavicle. How will this be managed? sling to support the affect-
A. Application of a figure-eight clavicle brace for 6 to 8 ed extremity
weeks
B. Hospitalization for traction of the affected extremity
and shoulder
C. Immobilization with a sling to support the affected
extremity
D. Referral to an orthopedic specialist for possible sur-
gical reduction
5. A young adolescent reports chest pain associated with C. Recommend NSAIDs,
coughing and lifting. Physical examination reveals ten- stretching exercises, and
derness over several ribs, radiating to the back. Auscul- ice packs to the area
tation of the heart, lungs, and abdomen are normal.
There is no history of injury. What will the primary care
pediatric nurse practitioner do?
A. Obtain a chest radiograph to evaluate possible caus-
es for these symptoms
B. Order an electrocardiogram to rule out potential
cardiovascular disease
C. Recommend NSAIDs, stretching exercises, and ice
packs to the area
D. Refer the child to a pediatric orthopedist for evalu-
ation and treatment
6. A young adolescent female is observed to have mild A. Discuss posture and ex-
unequal scapula prominences on gross examination ercise and ask about back-
while standing. In the Adams forward bending posi- packs and books
2/5
Burns Chapter 43 - Musculoskeletal
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cclrg9
1. A schoolage child has a fractured wrist with a Salter- B. There is a metaphyseal
Harris Type II fracture, according to the radiologist. fragment on the compres-
What is true about this type of fracture? sion side of fracture
A. Growth disturbance of the long bones of the arm is
likely
B. There is a metaphyseal fragment on the compres-
sion side of fracture
C. There is usually a compression or crushing injury to
the physis
D. This will require anatomic reduction using an open
approach
2. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practition- A. Dislocation of an unsta-
er elicit when obtaining a positive Barlow maneuver ble hip
when screening for developmental dysplasia of the
hip?
A. Dislocation of an unstable hip
B. Dropping of the iliac crest with a raised leg
C. Reduction of a dislocated hip
D. Unequal knee heights in a supine child
3. A 3 year old child is brought to the clinic by a parent B. Gently attempt a
who reports that the child refuses to use the right arm supination and flexion
after being swung by both arms while playing. The technique
child is sitting with the right arm held slightly flexed
and close to the body. There is no swelling or ecchymo-
sis present. What will the primary care pediatric nurse
practitioner do?
A. Consider maltreatment as a possible cause of injury
B. Gently attempt a supination and flexion technique
C. Immobilize the arm with a sling and refer to ortho-
pedics
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D. Obtain a radiograph of the child's right arm and
elbow
4. A schoolage child falls off a swing and suffers a closed C. Immobilization with a
fracture of the righ clavicle. How will this be managed? sling to support the affect-
A. Application of a figure-eight clavicle brace for 6 to 8 ed extremity
weeks
B. Hospitalization for traction of the affected extremity
and shoulder
C. Immobilization with a sling to support the affected
extremity
D. Referral to an orthopedic specialist for possible sur-
gical reduction
5. A young adolescent reports chest pain associated with C. Recommend NSAIDs,
coughing and lifting. Physical examination reveals ten- stretching exercises, and
derness over several ribs, radiating to the back. Auscul- ice packs to the area
tation of the heart, lungs, and abdomen are normal.
There is no history of injury. What will the primary care
pediatric nurse practitioner do?
A. Obtain a chest radiograph to evaluate possible caus-
es for these symptoms
B. Order an electrocardiogram to rule out potential
cardiovascular disease
C. Recommend NSAIDs, stretching exercises, and ice
packs to the area
D. Refer the child to a pediatric orthopedist for evalu-
ation and treatment
6. A young adolescent female is observed to have mild A. Discuss posture and ex-
unequal scapula prominences on gross examination ercise and ask about back-
while standing. In the Adams forward bending posi- packs and books
2/5
