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1. What is a compression frac- bone crushed or collapsed into small pieces
ture?
2. What happens when there paralysis and reflex changes in legs (paraparlaysis)
is a complete transection of complete loss of function of legs, truck, and pelvis
the spinal cord?
3. What can trigger autonomic restrictive clothing
dysreflexia? full bladder
UT
pressure areas
fecal impaction
4. What disorders are x-linked Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
recessive ? Hemophilia
Klinefelter syndrome
Color blindness
5. Comminuted fracture multiple fracture lines and bone fragments
6. Pathophysiology of osteo- Bone resorption exceeds formation.
porosis Results in loss of compact bone
Diagnosed with bone density scans
Can cause compression fractures of vertebrae, wrist, or hip
Can lead to kyphosis and scoliosis
7. Pathophysiology of os- tissue damage causes the release of enzymes, which accelerate
teoarthritis the disintegration of cartilage
8. Nursing interventions for a 1. Educate on prevention (warm up/stretching)
sprain 2. RICE (first 24-48 hours)
3. Analgesics and NSAIDS
4. Splinting or casting
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5. Physical therapy
6. Surgical repair if necessary
9. Complication that occur Loss of strength and bone mass
with prolonged period of im- limited flexibility and range of motion
mobility pressure ulcers
pulmonary embolism
pneumonia
atelectasis
10. Clinical manifestations of Vague and Subtle
pulmonary embolus Cough
Dyspnea
Atelectasis
Tachycardia/ Anxiety
Pleural Pain
Cyanosis
11. Risk factors for developing a limb immobility
PE smoking
birth control
cancer
surgery
Childbirth
12. Clinical manifestations of Wheezing and coughing with sputum production
chronic bronchitis Rhonchi are continuous with low-pitched rattling sound
Tachycardia
Hypoxemia
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary fx abnormalities
Polycythemia