Exam 1 Med surgical 2 Fortis College Questions With Complete Answers.

What to check for in a CT scan? - allergy, Lie still for correct reading Myelogram with or without CT involving a spinal headache what to do? - push fluids, rest, caffeine drip, and if all else fails blood patch MRI causes and complications? - No metal (pacemakers, clips, hearing aids), if patient claustrophobic give meds, use ear plugs loud noises involved BMD is ? involves? - painless, measure bone mineral densisty, diagnosis osteoporosis Lumbar puncture is used to ? - pull spinal fluid Diskogram is and teaching? - painless, xray of lumbar, cervical discs Factors causing musculoskeletal problems? - L.T. corticosteroids, antiepileptics, furosemide (diuretic), statins, age, lifestyle, obesity, genetics What to do for cast care? - elevate, keep dry, decrease pain(ice bag), rom, assess lower extremities, Hairdryer for itching What to do for fractures? - neuro(feel, rom, pain), physical (color, pulse, edema, cap refill), infection control for pin care, elevate ofr pain, swelling, and bleeding. postop complications of fractures? - bleeding, blood clots, compartment syndrome( six ps, paint not relieved with medicine, pressure, paresthesia, pallor, paralysis, and last sign pulselessness. how to know if a hip is dislocated? - pt. cant move and one leg will be shorter than the other with severe pelvic painHip precautions!! - Do not bend more than 90 degrees, do not turn toes or knee inward(abductor pillow), do not cross legs, log roll to move fat emobolism syndrome causes? - fat clot --- petechiae rash (red dots) What to know about bucks traction? - Weight hangs over bed, keeps body aligned, prevent muscle spasms, weight should never touch floor