Nur Nursing 155 Exam Test Questions And Answers
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1. What are the s/s of a bone fracture?: Pain, edema, crepitus, deformity, feel crepitus (grinding of
2 bone fragments), shortened extremity, may see bone in an open fx, muscle spasms (seen or felt)
2. What are the treatments for a bone fracture?: -closed reduction- bone manipulated to
alignment
-open reduction- surgical alignment
-stabilization- internal/external fixation, casts, splints
-traction
3. What are the complications of a bone fracture?: -healing impeded by improper alignment
and inadequate mobilization
-infection with open reduction
4. What is external fixation for a fracture and why is it necessary?: -system of external
pins or apparatus to hold the fractured area stable
-massive open fractures w/ extensive soft tissue damage
-infected fractures that don't heal properly
-multiple trauma (burns, chest or head injury)
5. What are the nursing assessments for skin/skeletal traction?: -assess to see that they
are in correct position and that the weights are hanging freely
-assess pt's body position for proper alignment
6. What is the nursing care needed for strains/sprains?: -RICE
-NSAID's to manage swelling
-check for circulation/sensation below compression
7. What is a splint?: flexible or rigid device that is used to protect and maintain the position of an injured
extremity
8. What patient teaching is needed for cast care?: -explain the procedure
-do NOT scratch under the cast
-cast must be protected from moisture
9. What is compartment syndrome?: External or internal pressure that restricts circulation in one or
more muscle compartments of the extremities
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, 10. What are the s/s of compartment syndrome?: Pallor, Pain, No Pulse, Paresthesia, Paresis
(slight/partial paralysis)
2/8
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1. What are the s/s of a bone fracture?: Pain, edema, crepitus, deformity, feel crepitus (grinding of
2 bone fragments), shortened extremity, may see bone in an open fx, muscle spasms (seen or felt)
2. What are the treatments for a bone fracture?: -closed reduction- bone manipulated to
alignment
-open reduction- surgical alignment
-stabilization- internal/external fixation, casts, splints
-traction
3. What are the complications of a bone fracture?: -healing impeded by improper alignment
and inadequate mobilization
-infection with open reduction
4. What is external fixation for a fracture and why is it necessary?: -system of external
pins or apparatus to hold the fractured area stable
-massive open fractures w/ extensive soft tissue damage
-infected fractures that don't heal properly
-multiple trauma (burns, chest or head injury)
5. What are the nursing assessments for skin/skeletal traction?: -assess to see that they
are in correct position and that the weights are hanging freely
-assess pt's body position for proper alignment
6. What is the nursing care needed for strains/sprains?: -RICE
-NSAID's to manage swelling
-check for circulation/sensation below compression
7. What is a splint?: flexible or rigid device that is used to protect and maintain the position of an injured
extremity
8. What patient teaching is needed for cast care?: -explain the procedure
-do NOT scratch under the cast
-cast must be protected from moisture
9. What is compartment syndrome?: External or internal pressure that restricts circulation in one or
more muscle compartments of the extremities
1/8
, 10. What are the s/s of compartment syndrome?: Pallor, Pain, No Pulse, Paresthesia, Paresis
(slight/partial paralysis)
2/8
