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384 pages

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examiner123

Orthopedics NCLEX Exam 16 Questions with Verified Answers Fractures • Signs and symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER o Continuous pain; unnatural movement; deformity is possible o Shortening of the extremity b/c of muscle spasm o Crepitus may occur from bones grating together o Swelling and discoloration—worry about compartment syndrome Fractures • Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER o Immobilize the bond ends plus the adjacent joints otherwise causes continuous damage to occur o To preven...

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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SuperGrade

Orthopedics NCLEX Exam 16 Questions with Verified Answers Fractures • Signs and symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER o Continuous pain; unnatural movement; deformity is possible o Shortening of the extremity b/c of muscle spasm o Crepitus may occur from bones grating together o Swelling and discoloration—worry about compartment syndrome Fractures • Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER o Immobilize the bond ends plus the adjacent joints otherwise causes continuous damage to occur o To preven...

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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paulhans

Fracture SSx: (7) - - pain & tenderness - unnatural movement - deformity - shortening of extremity (caused by muscle spasm) - crepitus (bone ends grating together) - swelling - discoloration What is the main concern with orthopedic injuries? - compartment syndrome To prevent further injury to fracture site, do what? (3) - - immobilize bone ends and adjacent joints - support fracture above and below site - move extremity as little as possible what do splints prevent? (2) - - fat emboli...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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Brainarium

orthopedics NCLEX exam 2021/2022 orthopedics NCLEX exam 2021/2022 orthopedics NCLEX exam 2021/2022

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384 pages

Written in 2021/2022

Grade A+

drfritz