Orthopaedic surgery - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Osteoporosis - ANSWER What is the term for a bone disorder in which there is a diminished amount of calcium in the bone? Fracture - ANSWER What is the medical term for a break in the continuity of the bone? Osteomalacia - ANSWER A softening of adult bone due to a disorder in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Colle's Fracture - ANSWER What is the common name for a transverse fracture of the distal end of the radius? Rongeur - ANSWER What orthopedic instrument would be described as c...

Osteoporosis correct answers What is the term for a bone disorder in which there is a diminished amount of calcium in the bone? Fracture correct answers What is the medical term for a break in the continuity of the bone? Osteomalacia correct answers A softening of adult bone due to a disorder in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Colle's Fracture correct answers What is the common name for a transverse fracture of the distal end of the radius? Rongeur correct answers What orthopedic...

You will submit a 3,000-word comparative essay that will critically explores the principles of complex surgical practice across the life span. You will use an evidence-based approach to document the assessment and management of the individualized, holistic care for two patients of differing age ranges undergoing different surgical procedures under the same speciality (e.g. colorectal, orthopaedic). You will also need to identify the pathophysiological changes resulting in and from surgery. You w...

ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGIST EXAM: SURGERY 2024 What to Report to Surgeon Regarding Fracture - correct answer -Location -Open/closed -Type of fracture -Anatomical alignment -Angulation (degree) -Neurovascular status of limb Surgical Hand Washing Procedure - correct answer -Examine skin for damage -Nail pick to clean under nails -Sterile scrub brush -One arm at a time, 30 passes in each area -Each side of each finger -Extend to 2 inches above elbow -Excess water allowed to drip in...

Category: Metabolic bone disorders A nurse is caring for a 58-year-old female patient. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for development of osteomalacia in this patient? a. Excessive sunlight exposure b. Gastric bypass surgery c. Unmanaged hypertension d. Sickle cell disease Correct Answer-b. Gastric bypass surgery Rationale: Osteomalacia primarily results from conditions related to vitamin D disturbances, including malabsorption syndromes that...

ONC Degenerative Disease Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers A patient with a history of osteoarthritis states she has been using exercise as a means to delay progression of the disease. However, she now complains of increased pain in her knees. Given this complaint, which of the following forms of exercise should the nurse suspect the patient uses? a. Swimming b. Water aerobics c. Running d. Stationary bicycling - CORRECT ANSWER c. Running Rationale: Activity modificati...

ONC Pediatric/Congenital/Neuromuscular Conditions/Operative Orthopedics Practice Exam A surgical nurse is reviewing types of orthopaedic hardware with a nursing student. Which of the following screws should the nurse identify as using a guide wire for both drilling and screw insertion while maintaining proper bone position? a. Cancellous screw b. Cannulated screw c. Compression screw d. Cortical screw - CORRECT ANSWER b. Cannulated screw Rationale: A cannulated screw is the only o...

ONC General Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers To establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis, a patient's primary care provider orders a DEXA scan (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). The patient asks the nurse, "How will the test show if I have osteoporosis?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that which of the following accurately describes this procedure? a. The patient will be given a radioactive isotope several hours before the scan, and its uptake into th...

Orthopaedic Technologist Exam: Surgery questions and Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 What to report to surgeon regarding fx - Answer --Location -Open/closed -Type of fx -Anatomical alignment -Angulation- degree -Neurovascular status of limb Surgical hand washing procedure - Answer --Examine skin for damage -Nail pick to clean under nails -Sterile scrub brush -One arm at a time, 30 passes in each area -Each side of each finger -Extend to 2 inches above elbow -Excess water allowed...

ONCB Metabolic/Inflammatory/Tumors Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers Category: Metabolic bone disorders A nurse is caring for a 58-year-old female patient. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for development of osteomalacia in this patient? a. Excessive sunlight exposure b. Gastric bypass surgery c. Unmanaged hypertension d. Sickle cell disease - CORRECT ANSWER b. Gastric bypass surgery Rationale: Osteomalacia primarily result...