Casts
This type of cast surrounds one or both legs and the trunk.
What is a hip spica cast?
Name 3 purposes of traction.
What is to relieve muscle spasms, align bone, and maintain immobilization?
This is the term used when bone is restored to it normal position by external manipulation.
What is closed reduction?
This soft tissue injury results from a blow or blunt trauma.
What is a contusion?
List the most common labs used to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis.
What are positive C-reactive protein (CRP), low RBC and hemoglobin, positive RF, elevated erythrocyte sed rate (ESR)?
These casts dry more quickly, are lighter in weight, last longer, and are breathable
What are synthetic/fiberglass casts?
This type of traction is applied directly to bone by using a wire, pin, or cranial tongs.
What is skeletal traction?
This procedure is performed to hold bone fragments in place until bone healing is complete using wire, nails, or a rod.
What is Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)?
This is the amount of time that ice should be applied after a MS injury.
What is 24-48 hours?
This is the name of the bony enlargement of distal interphalangeal joints.
This is the name of the bony enlargement of proximal interphalangeal joints.
What are Heberden nodes?
What are Bouchard nodes?
These are the purposes of a bivalve cast.
What is when excess swelling is present, when being weaned from a cast, when wounds are present that require dressing changes and for use as a splint?
True or false Weights used for traction should rest firmly on the floor at the bottom of the bed.
What is false?
This is the name for total reconstruction or replacement of a joint, with an artificial joint, to restore function.
What is arthroplasty?
Describe a positive Phalen's sign.
What is client experiences pain or numbness when flexing wrist for 30 seconds or less?
This is the main lab test that is elevated with gout.
What is uric acid?
This is the location where a cast is applied on a fractured arm, leg, etc.
Where is from the joint above the break to the one below it to keep aligned bone fragments from becoming displaced?
Buck's traction is an example of this type of traction.
What is skin traction?
This is the feeling that the amputated portion of the limb remains; can also manifest as burning, tingling, throbbing, or itching in the missing limb.
What is phantom limb or phantom pain?
Signs and symptoms of this MS injury include pain with movement, limited mobility of shoulder and arm, and difficulty sleeping on affected side.
What is a rotator cuff tear?
This is the most common symptom of fibromyalgia.
What is widespread and chronic pain?
Name the purposes of a cast window.
What is to permit direct inspection of the skin, a means to check pulses, or a way to change dressings?
Describe proper pin care.
Refer to Nursing Guidelines 61-3
Describe priority nursing assessments following orthopedic surgery.
Refer to notes and book.
This is the term for a grating sound of bone ends moving over one another.
What is crepitus?
Name the most common organism causing osteomyelitis.
What is Staph?