so symptomatic
A patient in the clinic complains of pain, numbness, and tingling in the pointer finger and thumb. The nurse suspects...
Carpal tunnel
Rest, immobilization, NSAIDs, aspiration of bursal fluids, steroid injections
A patient with a lower back strain should be taught to avoid
Used to relieve muscle spasms
Flexeril (bonus 100 points for the generic name)
A partial dislocation is called
A patient presents to the clinic complaining of a bullseye rash after a camping trip. The nurse suspects...
Lyme disease (bonus 100 points for each additional symptom you can name; bonus 150 points if you can name the antibiotic used to prevent)
This is a possible treatment option for osteomyelitis
Hyperbaric oxygen chamber
A patient with carpal tunnel syndrome is asking about ways to manage pain at home. The nurse recommends
Rest, modified activities, padded keyboard, wrist splints, steroid injections (bonus 150 points if you can name the fancy word for good for your posture)
Recommended for acute management of sprains/strains
RICE, NSAIDs (bonus 100 points for the only IV NSAID we can give)
Those with extensive bone tumors require care when moving because of the risk for...
A patient arrives to the ER with RLE pain, shortening, and external rotation. The nurse suspects...
Fractured hip (bonus 100 points if you can name a nonpharmacological treatment for pain)
A patient with a dislocated wrist suddenly complains of pain and tingling in the hand. Upon assessment the hand is pale and you struggle finding a radial pulse. The nurse should alert the provider and begin preparing for a....
Fasciotomy
A patient post-op from a total hip arthroplasty should be taught hip precautions include (50 points for each extra)
No crossing legs, no bending at the hip greater than 90 degrees, no bending over to put on shoes, use an adductor pillow
Used to prevent DVT in those bed bound from fractures
A patient admitted for a dislocated shoulder has a urine output of 20mL/hour and the urine is dark brown. The complication that is occurring is
Rhabdomyolysis (bonus 100 points if you can name pertinent labs)
A patient experiences clicking and popping in the right knee when flexing and extending the leg. The patient suspects...
Meniscal injury (bonus 150 points if you can name what this test is called)
This should NOT be used as a treatment for someone with a dislocation
Ice/elevation
A nursing student asks about important assessments for a patient with a fracture. The nurse replies..
Possible meds for managing lupus
NSAIDs, plaquenil (watch eyes), immunosuppressants, steroids (during exacerbations), sunscreen (bonus 100 points if you can name the patho for lupus)
Test for diagnosing rotator cuff injury
Arm drop test (bonus 150 if you can name the test for diagnosing herniated disk)
A patient admitted for a femur fracture is complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing. Upon assessment the nurse finds petechiae, restlessness, and tachycardia. The nurse suspects....
Fat embolism (bonus 100 points for other bone fractures that put you at risk)
This surgical procedure may be used as a treatment for a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome
Volar ligament incision (bonus 100 points for explaining patho)
A patient post BKA should be educated about avoiding which two positioning considerations...
No sitting in a chair for longer than an hour, no pillows under surgical extremity
Classes that may be used for those with symptomatic fibromyalgia
These are important considerations for a patient with osteomyelitis beginning long-term antibiotic treatment
Baseline labs (oto/nephrotoxic) and periodic peak/trough levels)