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NURS 232 PEDS EXAM 2 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Consequences of impaired mobility - (ANSWER)skin breakdown, pressure ulcers,
muscular weakness and atrophy, pneumonia
Signs and symptoms of fracture - (ANSWER)deformity, tenderness, guarding,
swelling, bruising, crepitus, false motion, exposed fragments, pain, locked joint
compartment syndrome - (ANSWER)involves the compression of nerves and
blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that
separates groups of muscles
6 ps
Pain, pressure, parasthesis, pulselessness, pallor, paralysis
Why do kids fractures heal faster? - (ANSWER)They have a thicker periosteum
simple (closed) fracture - (ANSWER)bone is broken but there is no open wound in
the skin
compound (open) fracture - (ANSWER)bone is broken and a fragment of bone
protrudes through an open wound in the skin
complicated fracture - (ANSWER)broken bone has injured an internal organ
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Post care education for parents - (ANSWER)keep it dry, blow dryer on cool,
plastic bag when showering, don't stick anything in it, report foul smelling odor,
routinely check pulses, color, swelling, warmth
Traction care - (ANSWER)Align, mobilize, and reduce muscle spasms in patients
who have fractures Maintain body alignment, give meds to help prevent muscle
spasms and pain, neurovascular checks, pin sites for s/s of infection, make sure
the weights hang freely & not on the bed or floor, do not lift or remove weights
unless ordered
Car seat safety - (ANSWER)children in backseat
Rear facing car seat until 4 or exceeding height and weight requirements for seat
Car seat Buckle - (ANSWER)over breastbone
1 finger loosely or 2 fingers tightly
Winter coats - (ANSWER)no coats while in car seat
Safe sleep - (ANSWER)1. Firm mattress and fitted sheet
2. No blankets, pillows, bumpers
3. No soft objects, toys, loose bedding
4. Do not smoke or let anyone smoke around baby
5. Always place on back for sleep
NURS 232 PEDS EXAM 2 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Consequences of impaired mobility - (ANSWER)skin breakdown, pressure ulcers,
muscular weakness and atrophy, pneumonia
Signs and symptoms of fracture - (ANSWER)deformity, tenderness, guarding,
swelling, bruising, crepitus, false motion, exposed fragments, pain, locked joint
compartment syndrome - (ANSWER)involves the compression of nerves and
blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that
separates groups of muscles
6 ps
Pain, pressure, parasthesis, pulselessness, pallor, paralysis
Why do kids fractures heal faster? - (ANSWER)They have a thicker periosteum
simple (closed) fracture - (ANSWER)bone is broken but there is no open wound in
the skin
compound (open) fracture - (ANSWER)bone is broken and a fragment of bone
protrudes through an open wound in the skin
complicated fracture - (ANSWER)broken bone has injured an internal organ
, 2
Post care education for parents - (ANSWER)keep it dry, blow dryer on cool,
plastic bag when showering, don't stick anything in it, report foul smelling odor,
routinely check pulses, color, swelling, warmth
Traction care - (ANSWER)Align, mobilize, and reduce muscle spasms in patients
who have fractures Maintain body alignment, give meds to help prevent muscle
spasms and pain, neurovascular checks, pin sites for s/s of infection, make sure
the weights hang freely & not on the bed or floor, do not lift or remove weights
unless ordered
Car seat safety - (ANSWER)children in backseat
Rear facing car seat until 4 or exceeding height and weight requirements for seat
Car seat Buckle - (ANSWER)over breastbone
1 finger loosely or 2 fingers tightly
Winter coats - (ANSWER)no coats while in car seat
Safe sleep - (ANSWER)1. Firm mattress and fitted sheet
2. No blankets, pillows, bumpers
3. No soft objects, toys, loose bedding
4. Do not smoke or let anyone smoke around baby
5. Always place on back for sleep
