Orthopedic Nursing Care CORRECT
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contusion - ANSWERblunt force, bleeding into soft tissue but skin remains intact
swelling, discoloration of skin (hematoma, bruise) - ANSWERWhat are
manifestations of a contusion
strain - ANSWERstretching injury to the muscle or muscle tendon
pain, swelling, limited motion, spasms, weakness - ANSWERwhat are manifestations
of a strain
sprain - ANSWERstretch or tear of joint ligament
loss of ability to move or use the joint
feeling a pop or tear
discoloration, pain, rapid swelling - ANSWERwhat are manifestations of a sprain
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation - ANSWERwhat are the initial measure to treat a musculoskeletal injury
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (R.I.C.E)
teach effective use of OTC analgesics and NSAID use - ANSWERWhat are nursing
interventions for a patient with a musculoskeletal injury with a nursing DX of acute
pain?
teach correct use of crutches, walkers, canes, or slings
encourage follow-up care - ANSWERWhat are nursing interventions for a patient
with a musculoskeletal injury with a nursing DX of impaired physical mobility?
wide range of motion, complexity, and exposed position - ANSWERWhy is the
shoulder joint vulnerable to injuries?
tendinitis, bursitis, and partial and complete muscle tears - ANSWERWhat are some
rotator cuff disorders?
pain (night/pressure), limited ROM - ANSWERWhat are manifestations of rotator cuff
damage
X-ray/MRI, reduce/realign, R.I.C.E., NSAIDS, moist heat, physical therapy, surgery -
ANSWERWhat are treatment options for joint trauma
Monitor neurovascular status by assessing the 5 Ps (pain, pulses, pallor, paralysis,
and paresthesia.
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contusion - ANSWERblunt force, bleeding into soft tissue but skin remains intact
swelling, discoloration of skin (hematoma, bruise) - ANSWERWhat are
manifestations of a contusion
strain - ANSWERstretching injury to the muscle or muscle tendon
pain, swelling, limited motion, spasms, weakness - ANSWERwhat are manifestations
of a strain
sprain - ANSWERstretch or tear of joint ligament
loss of ability to move or use the joint
feeling a pop or tear
discoloration, pain, rapid swelling - ANSWERwhat are manifestations of a sprain
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation - ANSWERwhat are the initial measure to treat a musculoskeletal injury
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (R.I.C.E)
teach effective use of OTC analgesics and NSAID use - ANSWERWhat are nursing
interventions for a patient with a musculoskeletal injury with a nursing DX of acute
pain?
teach correct use of crutches, walkers, canes, or slings
encourage follow-up care - ANSWERWhat are nursing interventions for a patient
with a musculoskeletal injury with a nursing DX of impaired physical mobility?
wide range of motion, complexity, and exposed position - ANSWERWhy is the
shoulder joint vulnerable to injuries?
tendinitis, bursitis, and partial and complete muscle tears - ANSWERWhat are some
rotator cuff disorders?
pain (night/pressure), limited ROM - ANSWERWhat are manifestations of rotator cuff
damage
X-ray/MRI, reduce/realign, R.I.C.E., NSAIDS, moist heat, physical therapy, surgery -
ANSWERWhat are treatment options for joint trauma
Monitor neurovascular status by assessing the 5 Ps (pain, pulses, pallor, paralysis,
and paresthesia.
