NUR 4445 Musculoskeletal
1.
An interruption in the bone matrix as a result of force being applied that is greater than the bone
itself
Answer
fractures
2. Most common fracture in children
Answer
distal forearm
3. Other common fractures
, tibia, fibula & femur
Answer
clavicle
4. fracture is a big red flag for abuse
Answer
femur
5. fracture etiology
-
-bone disease
-malignancy
Answer
trauma
6. fractures specific to children are due to the bone being less
, Answer
dense
7. salter-harris classification used to distinguish injuries to
Answer
growth plates
8. S&S fractures
-pain
-swelling
-abnormal positioning
-immobility
-eccymosis
-
Answer
crepitus
9. diagnose fractures w -
Answer
x-ray
10. fracture treatment (mostly outpatient)
- referral
-immobilization with cast, traction
-hospital admission if needed
Answer
ortho, surgery
11. Cast Care post op (fractures)
- extremity
-Possible ice if soft cast
-Skin care
-Pain management
-Possible incentive spirometry
Elevate
1.
An interruption in the bone matrix as a result of force being applied that is greater than the bone
itself
Answer
fractures
2. Most common fracture in children
Answer
distal forearm
3. Other common fractures
, tibia, fibula & femur
Answer
clavicle
4. fracture is a big red flag for abuse
Answer
femur
5. fracture etiology
-
-bone disease
-malignancy
Answer
trauma
6. fractures specific to children are due to the bone being less
, Answer
dense
7. salter-harris classification used to distinguish injuries to
Answer
growth plates
8. S&S fractures
-pain
-swelling
-abnormal positioning
-immobility
-eccymosis
-
Answer
crepitus
9. diagnose fractures w -
Answer
x-ray
10. fracture treatment (mostly outpatient)
- referral
-immobilization with cast, traction
-hospital admission if needed
Answer
ortho, surgery
11. Cast Care post op (fractures)
- extremity
-Possible ice if soft cast
-Skin care
-Pain management
-Possible incentive spirometry
Elevate
