Ortho

Which assessment finding found while assessing patient with a fracture who has traction requires immediate intervention

RN creates nursing diagnosis of impaired physical mobility r/o dec muscle strength for 78M post L TKA. Interventions?

Which intervention does the nurse suggest to a client with a leg amputation to help cope with loss of the limb?

 Client is recovering from AKA amputation resulting rom PVD. Which indicates that client is coping well post op?

66 F examined for osteoporosis, is a smoker, watches TV mainly, & hospitalized 2x w/ fractures w/in a yr. RN susupects?

The client is diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which sign/symptom should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?

An open fracture, wound should be covered w/sterile dressing & no attempt should be made to reduce the fracture.

Figure 2 represents what type of bone fracture: The fractured bone is broken into many fragments (3 or more).

Client has grade III compound fracture of right tibia. To prevent infection, which intervention does RN implement

Figure 1 represents what type of bone fracture: This is a fracture that is slanted across the bone shaft.

Client has bilat knee pain from osteoarthritis. In addition to taking the prescribed NSAID, RN should instruct client to

Figure 3 represents what type of bone fracture: This a fractured bone that breaks through the skin.

73M w/ osteoarthritis with for knee arthroplasty, RN asks pt why he’s here.  Expects response to related?

RN is instructing local group about ways to reduce RF for musculoskeletal injury. What information should be included

During first 24 hours after above-the-knee amputation for vascular disease, nursing priority for stump care would be

A complication of Buck’s extension traction would be noted by a nurse if:

RN determines that a 55F has menopause & at RF osteoporosis. What foods other than milk can  increase calcium intake?

Pt is 2 hrs post-op from cast placement on R leg. The family in the room. Which action requires reeducation

A strain is an injury to ligaments supporting muscle fiber around a joint

You're caring for patient who has experienced a fracture that is represented in Figure 3. What intervention will you do

Upon a client’s admission for extracapsular fracture of the left femur, how should RN expect the extremity to appear

The nurse prepares a client for a bone scan. What priority assessment should the nurse perform for this client?

Client has been hospitalized after car accident. Full leg cast was applied. The MOST important reason to elevate cast?

A client fractured his femur yesterday. Monitoring for which potential complication must be included in the plan of care

Select all the signs and symptoms that will present in compartment syndrome?

Client is admitted following MVA where his left thigh was crushed beneath the car. RN must assess for which complication

Older client has had ORIF of fractured rt hip. Which intervention does the nurse implement for this client

What is a late sign of compartment syndrome?

RN caring for pt with osteoarthritis going for L TKA. RN assesses pt carefully to ensure no evidence of what preop?

Prevention of sports related injuries includes proper equipment, training, stretching, hydration, & proper nutrition