Mark Klimek Blue Book (S's) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Mark Klimek Blue Book (S's) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Scoliosis is a ______ curvature of the ______. - Lateral, spine Scoliosis is MOST common in the _______ and ______ sections of the spinal column. - Thoracic and lumbar Scoliosis in the thoracic spine is usually convex to the (left/right). - Right Scoliosis in the lumbar spine is usually convex to the (left/right). - Left (*Hint: curve Left in Lumbar) With which other two spine deformities is scoliosis associated? - Kyphosis (humpback), Lordosis (swayback) What is Kyphosis? - Humpback in the thoracic area 2 100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights What is Lordosis? - Swayback in the lumbar region (Lumbar, Lordosis) What is the difference between structural and functional scoliosis? - Structural-you are born with; Functional-you get from bad posture What age group should be routinely screened for scoliosis? - Young teens What are the 3 subjective complaints of clients with scoliosis? - Back pain, dyspnea, fatigue What test/exam CONFIRMS the diagnosis of scoliosis? - X-rays of the spine What type of brace is most commonly used for scoliosis? - Milwaukee Name 4 exercises used to treat mild scoliosis. - Heel lifts; sit-ups; hyperextension of the spine; breathing exercises 3 100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights What kind of treatment is done for severe scoliosis? - Surgical fusion with rod insertion What type of cast is used post-operatively? - Risser cast What kind of rod is used to "fix" curvature? - Harrington Rod Scoliosis MOST commonly affects _____ _____ (type of clients). - Teenage females How many hours a day should the client wear a Milkwaukee brace? - 23 What solution should be used on the skin where the brace rubs? - Tincture of benzoin or alcohol,no lotions of ointments-you want to toughen the skin not soften it Clients with a Milwaukee brace should avoid vigorous exercise. (T/F) - True After corrective SURGERY how is the client turned? - Log rolled (in a body cast) 4 100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights How often should the neurovascular status of the extremities of a client in a Risser cast be measured? Fresh post-operatively? - Every 2 hours What is a common complication of a client in a body cast (like a Risser cast)? - Cast syndrome What is cast syndrome? - Nausea, vomiting and abdominal distention that can result in intestinal obstruction What group of people get cast syndrome? - ANYONE in a body cast What is the treatment of for cast syndrome? - Removal of the cast, NG tube to decompress, NPO How would you, the nurse, assess for developing