Equipment and Devices
A type of orthosis worn around the neck for support, stabilization, and secure the cervical vertebrae.
What is a cervical collar?
A surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant
What is Hip Replacement
A rounded depression in the hip bone. It forms a socket which contains the ball-shaped head of the thigh bone, or femur
What is the acetabulum
An assessment performed on patients to assess for adequate nerve function and blood circulation. This include assessing for pain, paralysis, paresthesia, pallor, and pulselessness
What is Neurovascular assessment
The frequency of neurovascular (CMS) assessment documentation
What is depending on how often neurovascular checks (CMS) are ordered
A device used to reduce venous stasis and prevent the development of blood clots by providing intermittent compression
What is sequential compression device
A surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability
What is Knee Replacement
A ball-shaped piece of bone located at the top of your thigh bone
What is the head of the femur
The frequency of post-op vital signs check
What is: upon arrival in the unit, every 30 minutes x 2, every 60 minutes x 2, every 4 hours x 48 hours, then routine
The frequency of Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) documentation
What is at every four hours or as needed
The type of drain that allows reinfusion of blood collected
What is stryker blood conservation device
A procedure that creates artificial replacements for worn surfaces of the hip joint, but preserves more of the natural bone than a traditional hip replacement
What is Hip Resurfacing
Care model designed by Medicare to encourage higher quality care and greater financial accountability from hospitals
What is Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR)
The frequency of Incentive Spirometry volume documentation
What is on initial assessment every shift and as needed
A medical device used to help keep lungs clear and help lung function especially after surgery
What is an incentive spirometer
A surgical procedure performed to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the cervical (neck) spine
What is Cervical Discectomy
The number of vertebrae in the cervical spine
What is 7
Performed by R.N.s during even hours and by C.N.A.s during odd hours
What is Hourly Rounding
The required documentation as a musculoskeletal intervention to improve range of motion
What is Total Knee Replacement ROM protocol?
The type of pillow that helps keep patient's legs in proper positioning after a total hip replacement
What is the abductor pillow
A surgical procedure that removes a portion of the vertebral bone to help alleviate pain
What is Laminectomy
A shock absorber and cushion, as well as a structure which facilitates individual movement of each vertebral level
What is Spinal Disc
The method used in providing education to the patient
What is Teach-back
Pain Assessment and Reassessment
What is - On admission At least every shift Each new report When intervention or treatment is provided Prior to the next intervention