NU-155, Galen San Antonio, Final Exam, Harwell questions with answers

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What are the s/s of a bone fracture? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Pain, edema, crepitus, deformity, feel crepitus (grinding of 2
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bone fragments), shortened extremity, may see bone in an open
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fx, muscle spasms (seen or felt)
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What are the treatments for a bone fracture? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔-closed reduction- bone manipulated to alignment
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|\ -open reduction- surgical alignment
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|\ -stabilization- internal/external fixation, casts, splints |\ |\ |\ |\




|\ -traction


What are the complications of a bone fracture? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔-healing impeded by improper alignment and
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inadequate mobilization |\




-infection with open reduction |\ |\ |\




What is external fixation for a fracture and why is it necessary? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-system of external pins or apparatus to
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hold the fractured area stable
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-massive open fractures w/ extensive soft tissue damage
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, -infected fractures that don't heal properly
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-multiple trauma (burns, chest or head injury)
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What are the nursing assessments for skin/skeletal traction? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-assess to see that they are in correct
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position and that the weights are hanging freely
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-assess pt's body position for proper alignment
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What is the nursing care needed for strains/sprains? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔-RICE |\ |\




-NSAID's to manage swelling |\ |\ |\




-check for circulation/sensation below compression
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What is a splint? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔flexible or rigid device
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that is used to protect and maintain the position of an injured
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extremity


What patient teaching is needed for cast care? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔-explain the procedure |\ |\ |\




-do NOT scratch under the cast
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-cast must be protected from moisture
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What is compartment syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔External or internal pressure that restricts circulation in one or
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more muscle compartments of the extremities
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