AMPUTATION
The most important assessment priority immediately after an amputation is this
What is neurovascular status and circulation of the residual limb?
A pulled muscle is also known as this.
What is a strain?
This type of traction is applied to the skin and used short-term.
What is skin traction?
A device that completely encircles an injured extremity is called this.
What is a cast?
This external device stabilizes fractures using pins and rods.
What is an external fixator?
This level of amputation preserves the knee joint and allows better mobility.
What is below-the-knee (transtibial) amputation?
An injury to ligaments surrounding a joint is called this.
What is a sprain?
This type of traction uses pins or wires inserted into bone.
What is skeletal traction?
A supportive device that stabilizes joints and promotes healing is called this.
What is a brace?
The most important nursing care for external fixators involves this.
What is pin-site care?
This type of pain feels like it comes from the amputated limb.
What is phantom limb pain?
A direct blow to tissue resulting in bruising is called this.
What is a contusion?
Buck’s traction is an example of this type.
What is skin traction?
A removable device used to support and immobilize a limb is called this.
What is a splint?
A common complication of long-term immobilization is this.
What is muscle atrophy?
A major goal after amputation is to prevent this musculoskeletal complication.
What is contracture formation?
This knee injury involves tearing of a major stabilizing ligament.
What is an ACL tear?
This traction type is used for long-bone fractures and severe injuries.
What is skeletal traction?
This complication results when a cast becomes too tight and impairs circulation.
What is compartment syndrome?
If drainage or redness occurs around pins, the nurse suspects this.
What is infection?
The nurse encourages prone positioning after lower-limb amputation to prevent this.
What is hip flexion contracture?
Treatment for acute sports injuries follows this four-step protocol.
What is RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)?
The key nursing concern with skeletal traction is monitoring for this.
What is pin-site infection and neurovascular compromise?
The nurse should check for this symptom if a patient reports numbness under a cast.
What is neurovascular impairment?
The nurse teaches that severe pain, swelling, and pale extremity may indicate this.
What is compartment syndrome?