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PNR 207 Exam Guide with Complete Solutions/ Correct-Verified Answers
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PNR 207 Exam Guide with CompleteSolutions/ Correct-Verified Answers
ROM exercises - ANSWER Range of Motion exercises designed to strengthen muscles and
joints, prevent contractures, and promote circulation.
Isometric exercise - ANSWER Muscle-strengthening exercise in which the muscle contracts
and relaxes without any visible movement of the body part.
Tonic-Clonic seizures - ANSWER Seizures involving both stiffening and twitching or jerking
phases of muscle activity.
Vagus nerve stimulation - ANSWER A surgical procedure involving the implantation of a
device that stimulates the vagus nerve in the neck to prevent seizures.
Closed fracture - ANSWER A fracture in which the bone is broken, but the skin is intact.
Cast care - ANSWER Measures taken to promote healing of a fracture and care for the
cast, such as keeping the cast limb elevated and monitoring for signs of complications.
Fat emboli - ANSWER Fat globules that move into the bloodstream after a fracture of
long bones, potentially causing major vessel occlusion.
Compartment syndrome - ANSWER A condition in which high pressure within a muscle
compartment compromises circulation, potentially leading to neuromuscular damage.
, Internal fixation - ANSWER The use of metal screws, plates, nails, and pins to stabilize a reduced
fracture.
Open reduction - ANSWER Surgical dissection and exposure of the fracture for reduction
in alignment.
Tractors - ANSWER Devices used to apply pulling force to the skin or bone for the purpose
of immobilization or fracture reduction.
Bucks traction - ANSWER A type of traction that relieves muscular spasm of the legs and
back, often used for femoral fractures.
Russells traction - ANSWER A type of traction that pulls contracted muscles, often used for hip
fractures.
Status Epilepticus - ANSWER A seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes or involves more than 1
seizure within a 5-minute period without returning to a normal level of consciousness
between episodes.
Antidepressant drug therapy - ANSWER The use of medications to treat major depressive
disorder, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and addiction.
Borderline Personality Disorder - ANSWER A personality disorder characterized by severe mood
swings, impulsive behavior, and difficulty forming stable personal relationships.
Leukemia - ANSWER A malignant progressive disease in which the bone marrow and other
blood-forming organs produce increased numbers of immature or abnormal leukocytes.
Opioids - ANSWER A class of drugs that include illegal drugs, such as heroin, synthetic
opioids, and pain relievers available legally by prescription.
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