ARTHRITIS
FRACTURES
COMPLICATIONS
INTERVENTIONS
MISC
100
Osteoarthritis is..
What is degeneration of articular cartilage
100
Cardinal sign of a hip fracture
What is affected leg is shorter than other leg
100
One week post hip replacement a pt c/o severe pain and is not able to bear wt. You suspect
What is prosthesis dislocation
100
To protect new hip joint pt should be provided with ...
What is an elevated toilet seat
100
Crackling, crunching sounds
What is crepitus
200
Pain with OA often can be controlled with..
What are salicylates
200
A good indication of circulation on extremity in pt with a fracture is ( PULSE is a given )
What is skin color
200
Pt is one day post op and c/o dyspnea and confusion. You suspect ..
What is fat embolism
200
Position pt should be placed in after total hip replacement
What is with leg extended and ABducted
200
Practicing Orthodox Jew has an amputation . Nurse will make arrangements for
What is burial of amputated body part
300
Arthrocentesis of patient with OA would reveal ...
What are WBCs
300
Primary method of pain relief for pt with fx
What is immobilization of affected body part
300
Complication possible for pt with gout
What are kidney stones
300
type of traction pre ORIF of hip fracture
What is Bucks traction
300
A closed amputation is performed to ..
What is create a weight bearing limb
400
Piece of equipment to provide compfort to pt with acute gout attack
What is a bed cradle
400
Describe compound comminuted fracture
What is broken into 2 or more parts and has fragments protruding thru skin
400
Observe pt with pelvic fracture closely for S/S of ..
What is internal trauma
400
Post op care of pt after reimplantation of rt thumb-Describe postioning of hand
What is elevated but below level of heart
400
Nursing diagnosis with highest priority after ORIF
What is Risk for infection
500
Besides a CBC name routine blood test to evaluate musculoskeletal disorders
What is ESR ( erythrocyte sedimentation rate )
500
signs and symptoms of infection under a cast include
What is elevated temp
500
pt hand after reimplanted thumb is slightly blue,swollen and warm . You suspect..
What is venous congestion
500
Intervention to increase pt participation in rehab after joint replacement surgery
What is Pre med 30 min to 1 hour before exercise
500
Nursing action to determine if pt has DVT and what medical term would you use to describe to MD if it is positive
What is Dorsiflex and positive homan's sign
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