ORTHOPEDIC NURSING CARE EXAMS
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Acute trauma Amputation
- ANSWER-the limb is partially or completely severed, and tissue death ensues.
Replantation may be possible (fingers, small body parts, and somtimes limbs)
Amputation
- ANSWER-Partial or total removal of an extremity. Acute process or chronic condition.
PVD is the main cause of lower extremity loss. Risk factors: HTN, Diabetes, smoking,
hyperlipidemia.
Avulsed fracture
- ANSWER-when the fracture pulls bone and other tissue awayfrom the point of
attachment
Balanced Suspension Traction
- ANSWER-more than once force of pull to raise and support the injured extremity off
the bed and maintain its alignment. Increases mobility while maintaining bone position.
, Bony Callus Formation
- ANSWER-Third Phase of Fracture healing. Occurs 3-4 weeks after injury, formation
and gradual mineralization of collagen fibers and bone matrix
Bursitis
- ANSWER-an enclosed sac found between muscles, tendons, and bony prominences,
inflammation of these. Caused by friction between bursa and surrounding tissue.
Common Places: Shoulder, hip, knee, elbow.
Carpal Tunnel
- ANSWER-a cannal through which flexor tendons and the median nerve pass from the
wrist to the hand. Sybdrome: compression of the median nerve as a result of
inflammation and swelling of the synovial lining. Alleviated by shaking or massaging the
fingers.
Casts
- ANSWER-Rigid device applied to immobilize the injured bones and promote healing.
Immobilizes the joint above the joint below the fractured bone so that the bone will not
move during healing. Nursing: Monitor for "hot spots", pain, and drainage.
Neurovascular assess, and teaching care of this device.
Causes of repetitive use Injuries
- ANSWER-Twisting and turning wrist
Pronating and supinating forearm
Kneeling
Raising arms over head
Chronic Disease
- ANSWER-Impaired circulation, venous pooling begins, proteins leak into the
interstitium, and edema develops. Stasis ulcers develop and become infected b/c
impaired healing. Infection leads to gangrene and ultimately requires amputation.
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Acute trauma Amputation
- ANSWER-the limb is partially or completely severed, and tissue death ensues.
Replantation may be possible (fingers, small body parts, and somtimes limbs)
Amputation
- ANSWER-Partial or total removal of an extremity. Acute process or chronic condition.
PVD is the main cause of lower extremity loss. Risk factors: HTN, Diabetes, smoking,
hyperlipidemia.
Avulsed fracture
- ANSWER-when the fracture pulls bone and other tissue awayfrom the point of
attachment
Balanced Suspension Traction
- ANSWER-more than once force of pull to raise and support the injured extremity off
the bed and maintain its alignment. Increases mobility while maintaining bone position.
, Bony Callus Formation
- ANSWER-Third Phase of Fracture healing. Occurs 3-4 weeks after injury, formation
and gradual mineralization of collagen fibers and bone matrix
Bursitis
- ANSWER-an enclosed sac found between muscles, tendons, and bony prominences,
inflammation of these. Caused by friction between bursa and surrounding tissue.
Common Places: Shoulder, hip, knee, elbow.
Carpal Tunnel
- ANSWER-a cannal through which flexor tendons and the median nerve pass from the
wrist to the hand. Sybdrome: compression of the median nerve as a result of
inflammation and swelling of the synovial lining. Alleviated by shaking or massaging the
fingers.
Casts
- ANSWER-Rigid device applied to immobilize the injured bones and promote healing.
Immobilizes the joint above the joint below the fractured bone so that the bone will not
move during healing. Nursing: Monitor for "hot spots", pain, and drainage.
Neurovascular assess, and teaching care of this device.
Causes of repetitive use Injuries
- ANSWER-Twisting and turning wrist
Pronating and supinating forearm
Kneeling
Raising arms over head
Chronic Disease
- ANSWER-Impaired circulation, venous pooling begins, proteins leak into the
interstitium, and edema develops. Stasis ulcers develop and become infected b/c
impaired healing. Infection leads to gangrene and ultimately requires amputation.
