Fractures
A fracture where the bone breaks into multiple pieces
Communited Fracture
The diagnostic test most commonly used to detect fractures.
What is an X-ray?
A condition caused by compression of the median nerve.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
This complication occurs when a blood clot travels to the lungs, potentially causing sudden shortness of breath and chest pain.
What is a pulmonary embolism?
The first step in the treatment of a suspected fracture.
What is immobilization?
A type of fracture commonly seen in children, where the bone bends and cracks.
What is a greenstick fracture?
The test primarily used to evaluate bone density.
What is a DEXA scan?
This inflammatory disorder affects the fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints.
What is bursitis?
Prolonged bed rest or immobility after musculoskeletal surgery can lead to this complication, characterized by decreased lung expansion and oxygen exchange.
What is atelectasis?
The acronym RICE stands for these four treatment steps.
What are Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation?
Patients with fractures should avoid placing this directly under the cast, as it can cause injury.
Do what instead?
What is an object (e.g., a sharp or hard item for itching)?
Hairdryer on cold setting
This type of blood test is used to measure inflammation levels in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
What is erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)?
This infection of the bone is often caused by bacteria.
What is osteomyelitis?
This test assesses nerve compression by tapping lightly over the median nerve at the wrist.
What is Tinel’s sign?
This type of traction involves applying a pulling force directly to the bone via pins or wires?
What is skeletal traction?
A key nursing intervention for fractures is monitoring for this life-threatening complication involving the lungs
What is a fat embolism?
This blood test measures levels of a specific protein associated with inflammation in musculoskeletal disorders.
What is C-reactive protein (CRP)?
Sprain vs Strain affected area
A strain affects muscles or tendons?
A sprain involves injury to this ligaments?
After a cast application, the nurse must frequently assess for this complication by checking for swelling, tightness, and severe pain.
What is compartment syndrome?
This is the primary treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in early stages.
What is wrist splinting?
This condition, marked by severe swelling, pressure, and compromised circulation, is a surgical emergency associated with fractures.
What is compartment syndrome?
Elevated levels of this in blood tests can indicate an infection like osteomyelitis.
What is white blood cell count (WBC)?
This grade of sprain involves a complete tear of the ligament.
What is a Grade III sprain?
During a neurovascular assessment, the nurse checks for these three circulatory signs in the affected extremity.
What are color, temperature, and capillary refill?
In cases of compartment syndrome, this emergency surgical intervention is performed to relieve pressure.
What is a fasciotomy?