Nurs 5433 Questions with Detailed Verified
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What ligaments are involved in an inversion ankle sprain? Ans: Anterior talofibular or
calcaneofibular ligament
What ligaments are involved in an eversion ankle sprain Ans: deltiod ligament.
What is a grade 1 ankle sprain? Ans: stretching of a ligament with small tears. no joint
instability, mild swelling, patient is able to walk.
What is a grade 2 ankle sprain? Ans: larger tears but not a complete tear. moderate,
instability, bruising, painful ambulation, swelling
What is a grade 3 ankle sprain? Ans: complete tear of ligament, severe pain, lots of
swelling and tenderness. mechanical instability and decreased ROM. unable to
ambulate, Snap is heard at time of injury.
When do you refer out an ankle sprain? Ans: Grade 3
What is initial management for an ankle sprain? Ans: PRICER-PROTECTION
(CRUTCHES, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION, REHABILITATION) ALSO
ANALGESICS SUCH AS NSAIDS
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Ans: Compression neuropathy of the median nerve
in the wrist
what are s/s of carpal tunnel syndrome? Ans: paresthesia, weakness of the hands,
aggravated by flexing and extending the wrist. Dull and achy pain
What is Phalen's test? Ans: Used to test for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. Ask the patient
to hold both wrists in a fully palmer flexed position with the dorsal surfaces pressed
together for one minute. Numbness and paresthesia in the distribution of the median
nerve are suggestive of CTS.
Answers
What ligaments are involved in an inversion ankle sprain? Ans: Anterior talofibular or
calcaneofibular ligament
What ligaments are involved in an eversion ankle sprain Ans: deltiod ligament.
What is a grade 1 ankle sprain? Ans: stretching of a ligament with small tears. no joint
instability, mild swelling, patient is able to walk.
What is a grade 2 ankle sprain? Ans: larger tears but not a complete tear. moderate,
instability, bruising, painful ambulation, swelling
What is a grade 3 ankle sprain? Ans: complete tear of ligament, severe pain, lots of
swelling and tenderness. mechanical instability and decreased ROM. unable to
ambulate, Snap is heard at time of injury.
When do you refer out an ankle sprain? Ans: Grade 3
What is initial management for an ankle sprain? Ans: PRICER-PROTECTION
(CRUTCHES, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION, REHABILITATION) ALSO
ANALGESICS SUCH AS NSAIDS
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Ans: Compression neuropathy of the median nerve
in the wrist
what are s/s of carpal tunnel syndrome? Ans: paresthesia, weakness of the hands,
aggravated by flexing and extending the wrist. Dull and achy pain
What is Phalen's test? Ans: Used to test for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. Ask the patient
to hold both wrists in a fully palmer flexed position with the dorsal surfaces pressed
together for one minute. Numbness and paresthesia in the distribution of the median
nerve are suggestive of CTS.
