Caring for the Acutely Ill
Caring for the Acutely Ill - Final Exam
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What are the types of fractures? -Correct Answer ✔Complete, partial, direct injury,
pathological process, open, closed, displaced, and non-displaced fractures.
What are common signs and symptoms of a fracture? -Correct Answer ✔Pain, swelling,
tenderness, bruising, limb shortening, and deformity.
What are the different types of fracture lines? -Correct Answer ✔Transverse, oblique,
spiral, comminuted, avulsed, and impacted.
What are unique pediatric fractures? -Correct Answer ✔Torus and greenstick fractures.
What are common causes and risk factors for hip fractures? -Correct Answer ✔Increased
age, osteoporosis, falls, and certain medical conditions.
What are the specific manifestations and potential locations of hip fractures? -Correct
Answer ✔Femoral head, intertrochanteric, and subtrochanteric.
Why is early rehabilitation important for hip fractures? -Correct Answer ✔It aids in
recovery and reduces complications.
What hip precautions must patients adhere to after a hip fracture? -Correct Answer
✔Avoiding certain movements that could dislocate the hip.
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How are fractures typically diagnosed? -Correct Answer ✔Through physical examination
and imaging studies such as X-rays.
What are the key elements of nursing assessment for a patient with a fracture? -Correct
Answer ✔Maintaining immobility, stabilization, complication prevention, and frequent
neurovascular assessments (6 Ps).
What is compartment syndrome? -Correct Answer ✔A condition where increased
pressure within a muscle compartment leads to decreased blood flow and potential
tissue damage.
What fractures have the highest risk for compartment syndrome? -Correct Answer
✔Fractures of the forearm, tibia, and femur.
What are the 6 Ps used in assessing compartment syndrome? -Correct Answer ✔Pain,
paresthesia, pallor, pulselessness, paralysis, and pressure.
What are pulmonary and fat embolisms? -Correct Answer ✔Pulmonary embolism is a
blockage in the pulmonary artery, while fat embolism occurs when fat globules enter the
bloodstream, often after fractures.
What are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary and fat embolisms? -Correct Answer
✔Shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion, and petechial rash for fat embolism.
What are general strategies for pain management in fracture patients? -Correct Answer
✔Medications, ice application, elevation, and distraction techniques.
What is the rationale for immobilization in fractures? -Correct Answer ✔To prevent
movement, reduce pain, and promote healing.
Caring for the Acutely Ill
Caring for the Acutely Ill - Final Exam
New Content Study Questions and
Answers 2025
What are the types of fractures? -Correct Answer ✔Complete, partial, direct injury,
pathological process, open, closed, displaced, and non-displaced fractures.
What are common signs and symptoms of a fracture? -Correct Answer ✔Pain, swelling,
tenderness, bruising, limb shortening, and deformity.
What are the different types of fracture lines? -Correct Answer ✔Transverse, oblique,
spiral, comminuted, avulsed, and impacted.
What are unique pediatric fractures? -Correct Answer ✔Torus and greenstick fractures.
What are common causes and risk factors for hip fractures? -Correct Answer ✔Increased
age, osteoporosis, falls, and certain medical conditions.
What are the specific manifestations and potential locations of hip fractures? -Correct
Answer ✔Femoral head, intertrochanteric, and subtrochanteric.
Why is early rehabilitation important for hip fractures? -Correct Answer ✔It aids in
recovery and reduces complications.
What hip precautions must patients adhere to after a hip fracture? -Correct Answer
✔Avoiding certain movements that could dislocate the hip.
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How are fractures typically diagnosed? -Correct Answer ✔Through physical examination
and imaging studies such as X-rays.
What are the key elements of nursing assessment for a patient with a fracture? -Correct
Answer ✔Maintaining immobility, stabilization, complication prevention, and frequent
neurovascular assessments (6 Ps).
What is compartment syndrome? -Correct Answer ✔A condition where increased
pressure within a muscle compartment leads to decreased blood flow and potential
tissue damage.
What fractures have the highest risk for compartment syndrome? -Correct Answer
✔Fractures of the forearm, tibia, and femur.
What are the 6 Ps used in assessing compartment syndrome? -Correct Answer ✔Pain,
paresthesia, pallor, pulselessness, paralysis, and pressure.
What are pulmonary and fat embolisms? -Correct Answer ✔Pulmonary embolism is a
blockage in the pulmonary artery, while fat embolism occurs when fat globules enter the
bloodstream, often after fractures.
What are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary and fat embolisms? -Correct Answer
✔Shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion, and petechial rash for fat embolism.
What are general strategies for pain management in fracture patients? -Correct Answer
✔Medications, ice application, elevation, and distraction techniques.
What is the rationale for immobilization in fractures? -Correct Answer ✔To prevent
movement, reduce pain, and promote healing.
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