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25% of patients with long bone fractures end up with ___ ________
- ANSWER-fat embolus


3 components of care for skeletal traction
- ANSWER-never remove weights; clean the pins; check pins for infection


4 steps of bone healing
- ANSWER-hematoma, fibrocartilaginous callus formation, bony callus formation,
remodeling


5Ps of neurovascular checks
- ANSWER-pallor, pulses, parasthesia, paresis, pain


6 factors in bone healing
- ANSWER-calcium, vitamin D, no osteoporosis, no infection, good blood circulation,
alkaline phosphatase

, 7 principles of cast care:
- ANSWER-elevation; turn/rotate; skin edges/pad prn; pain control; window/bivalve
(relieves pressure); neurovascular checks; hot spots/drainage


abnormal healing time, but is usually under 6 months
- ANSWER-delayed union


advantages and disadvantages of internal fixation
- ANSWER-advantages: fast ambulation; good stabilization
disadvantages: surgery required


after a lumbar puncture what position should the patient be in?
- ANSWER-HOB elevated; bedrest


auto graft: from ____
allo grat: from ____
- ANSWER-patient
donor


autonomic dysreflexia causes _____cardia and _____tension
- ANSWER-brady; hyper


avascular necrosis can occur prior to surgery or....
- ANSWER-4-6 months after fracture


bone grafts are usually taken from what site?
- ANSWER-iliac crest or tibia