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Med Surg Musculoskeletal Questions and answers already passed Which of the following are true about strains and sprains? SATA. A. Strains have more bruising. B. Sprains are an injury to the ligaments. C. 3rd degree strains are considered "mild". D. Hemarthrosis is a possible complication. E. M...

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Med Surg Musculoskeletal Questions
Which of the following are true about strains and sprains? SATA.
A. Strains have more bruising.
B. Sprains are an injury to the ligaments.
C. 3rd degree strains are considered "mild".
D. Hemarthrosis is a possible complication.
E. Most require surgical intervention. - correct answer ✔A, B, D


Muscles have a vascular supply (more bruising), 3rd degree strains are
"severe", most are self-limiting and resolve in 3-6 weeks


Which of the following statements said by a patient with a sprain would the
nurse question? SATA.
A. "For the first 24 hours I should apply heat, then ice after that."
B. "I should elevate my leg when I sit down."
C. "When applying ice, I should place it directly on my skin."
D. "I am so glad that I can have full mobility back in 7 days!" - correct answer
✔A, C, D
Apply ICE first 48 hours, then alternate between ice and heat


NEVER place ice directly on skin.


Full mobility should return in 3-6 weeks


Which of the following statements about dislocations is correct?
A. Dislocations are ortho emergencies!

, B. A pinky is the most common dislocation site.
C. Only open reduction requires the use of anesthesia.
D. Future dislocations are far less likely, because the joint has grown stronger.
- correct answer ✔A
Thumb, elbow, shoulder, hip, and patella are most common sites.


Both closed and open require anesthesia!


Future dislocations are more likely after an occurrence.


A 54 year old accountant presents to an urgent care complaining of pain in
her hand. Which of the following statements said by a nurse needs to be
corrected?
A. "Let's do a Phalen's test. If you're negative, then you may have carpal
tunnel."
B. "If this is carpal tunnel, we can give you a steroid injection for short term
relief"
C. "This could be due to repetitive motion for long periods of time, such as
typing."
D. "We need to figure out what is causing this before we intervene" - correct
answer ✔A
A positive Phalen's test indicates carpal tunnel.


Need to fix the underlying cause!!


Which of the following patients are at risk for rotator cuff injury? SATA.
A. A 26 year old that competes in competitive gymnastics.
B. An 65 year old accountant.

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