Immobilization causes which of the following effects on the cardiovascular system....
What is venous stasis?
100
The occupational health nurse is teaching a class on on the risk factors for developing OA. Name a modifiable risk factor for developing OA.
What is being overweight?
100
Purpose of this device is to decrease muscle spasms and relieve pain
What is traction?
100
Soaking frequently in a bathtub over several days for complete removal
What is the nurse's suggestion to remove desquamated skin and sebaceous secretions when a cast is removed?
100
The nurse teaching the patient with early osteoporosis to........
What is avoiding smoking, alcohol, and caffeine?
200
An extended nodule of the palmar fascia, causes fibrous thickening, and contractures of some of the patient's fingers.
What is Dupuytren's contractures?
200
Which sign/symptom should a patient who has been diagnosed with OA exhibit?
What is pain, stiffness, and functionalimpairment?
200
A sign of concern post-op open recution and internal fixation of the tibia with debridement of nonviable tissue.
What is fever and chills and night sweats?
200
Skin traction used to correct bone deformities from Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
What is Buck's traction?
200
Yogurt, milk, beans, sardines, salmon, and leafy green veggies
What are sources of dietary calcium?
300
A chronic leg ulcer which has become increasingly painful, swollen, and warm to the touch. The patient may have developed.....
What is Osteomyelitis?
300
A patient has been diagnosed with OA for 7 years and has tried multiple treatment options but still struggles with pain daily. Name the psychosocial pt. problem the nurse should identify.
What is depression?
300
Antecubital sweeling or damage to the brachial artery in patient with an arm cast who states he is unable to move his fingers.
What is Volkmann's Contracture?
300
Type of traction utilizing skin traction on the lower leg and has a padded sling under the knee.
What is Russell's traction?
300
A diagnostic test that is most accurate when diagnosing osteoporosis.
What is bone density (DEXA) test?
400
Signs of compromised circulation to a casted arm which should be reported immediately.....
What is discolration of the fingers?
400
The patient with OA is prescribed nonsteroidaa anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The nurse should teach the patient?
What is gastric upset, GERD, and increase for GI bleeding?
400
After having a total hip replacement the patient is instructed to avoid crossing her legs.
What is preventing adduction?
400
Clinical manifestation of developmental dysplasia of the hip and would be seen in newborns.
What is a positive Ortolani click?
400
Demineralization of bones due lack of bone stress.
What is immobility?
500
May result in a patient who has recently had a bone fracture; S/S tachycardia, paleness, and confusion
What is fat emboli?
500
The HCP prescribes glucosamine and chondroitin for the client diagnosed with OA. State the nursing rationale for these medicines.
What is improving tissue function and retards breakdown of cartilage?
500
This is the principle which guides the nurse when caring for a patient in traction.....
What is skeletal traction should never be interrupted?
500
During the preadolescent growth spurt, this malformation is most evident.
What is idiopathic scoliosis?
500
Excessive calcium due to bone demineralization often lead to these.