RNSG 1443 Musculoskeletal Questions With Complete Solutions
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RNSG 1443 – Musculoskeletal Questions With Complete Solutions
.What are possible complications of traction care? - ANSWER-Too much weight = delayed union
Infection
.What are some common symptoms of dislocation/subluxation? - ANSWER-Swelling, pain, deformity
.What are some examples of s...
RNSG 1443 – Musculoskeletal Questions With
Complete Solutions
.What are possible complications of traction care? - ANSWER-Too much weight = delayed union
Infection
.What are some common symptoms of dislocation/subluxation? - ANSWER-Swelling, pain, deformity
.What are some examples of soft tissue injuries? - ANSWER-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Meniscus Injury
Rotator Cuff Injury
.What are some nursing management goals regarding a hip fracture? - ANSWER-Pain/spasm
management
Preoperative patient teaching
Postoperative management
.What are some precautions for management of a femoral head prosthesis? - ANSWER-Do not bend
body at more than 90 degrees
Do not cross legs or bring them together
.What are symptoms of sprains/strains? - ANSWER-Pain
Edema
Decrease in function
Contusion
.What are the 6 P's of Compartment Syndrome? - ANSWER-*Paresthesia* (numbness and tingling)
*Pain* (distal to injury not relieved by opioid analgesics and pain on passive stretch of muscle traveling
through the compartment)
, *Pressure* increases in the compartment
*Pallor*, coolness, and loss of normal color of ext.
*Paralysis* or loss of function
*Pulselessness* or diminished peripheral pulses
.What are the major complications of a dislocation/subluxation? - ANSWER-Avascular necrosis
Compartment Syndrome
.What are the major complications of a fracture? - ANSWER-Infection
Compartment syndrome
Venous Thrombosis of lower extremities (VTE)
Fat embolism
.What are the phases of fracture healing? - ANSWER-1. Reactive
2. Reparative
3. Remodeling
.What are the signs and symptoms of a fracture? - ANSWER-Pain
Swelling
Muscle spasm
Deformity or bone exposure
Ecchymosis/Contusion
Loss of function
Crepitation
.What are the signs and symptoms of a hip fracture? - ANSWER-External rotation
Muscle spasms
Shortening of the affected extremity
Severe pain
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