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Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) – Musculoskeletal Trauma – Study Notes and Exam Preparation Material

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This document covers musculoskeletal trauma, including fractures, dislocations, compartment syndrome, and orthopedic injury management. It is designed to support TCRN exam preparation with focused, high-yield content for emergency and trauma nursing practice.

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TCRN - Musculoskeletal



Waddell's Triad - Correct answer- Triad of auto/ped


Bilateral femur
Blunt chest
TBI


Abuse - Correct answer- Rib fractures in children


Abuse - Correct answer- Spiral fractures children


Abuse - Correct answer- Corner fracture or bucket
handle


Femoral neck - Correct answer- Common fracture in
elderly s/p fall


Guillotine - Correct answer- Amputation involving cut
with well defined edges


1

, 2


Easier to re implant


Open - Correct answer- Laceration over site of
fracture


Greenstick - Correct answer- Bone bends and fracture
incomplete


More common in pedi


Fat embolism syndrome


Similar s/s to PE - Correct answer- Systemic response
to fat emboli


Decrease perfusion


ABI 1= normal


Less than 0.9 = occlusive disease




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