Medications
Non-Opioid or Non-NSAID analgesic medication used for pain management.
What is Acetaminophen?
A device to support and limit movement of the shoulder or elbow while it heals.
What is an arm sling?
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
What is RICE?
Pain, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
Tramadol, Morphine, Oxycodone.
What are some types of OPIOIDS?
The bone is broken, but the skin is intact.
What is a closed fracture?
The device used for the prevention of DVT.
What are SCDs?
A handheld medical device used to help patients to improve the functioning of their lungs and to prevent atelectasis.
What is Incentive Spirometry?
Prevents infection of minor cuts, burns, and scrapes when applied topically.
What is a topical antibiotic (Bacitracin)?
The bone is broken into more than two pieces.
What is a comminuted fracture?
Bed locked at the lowest level, call bell within reach, and reduce the room of clutter.
What are safety precautions?
The client is able to explain learning after education was provided by the nurse.
What is the teach-back method?
The solution often used during surgery that contains water and electrolytes.
What is Lactated Ringers?
The symptoms of this condition are: Pain, pressure, paresthesia, pallor, paralysis, and pulselessness
What is Compartment Syndrome?
OLDCART or PQRST.
What are pain assessment methods?
Dietary supplement that aids in collagen formation and tissue repair at the surgical site.
What is Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)?
Skin traction such as this is a short term treatment applied to the skin using tape, or boots with 5-10 pounds of weight.
What is Buck's traction?
Sensory motor, pulses, capillary refill, pain, skin temperature, etc.
What is a NEUROVASCULAR assessment?
Gradually increasing function/mobility without exceeding the limitations of pain.
What is the goal of pain management?