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| Is a permanent contracture (with clawhand, flexion of wrist & fingers & atrophy of the forearm) that can occur as a result of compartment syndrome? |
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An incomplete fracture which the fracture line extends only partially through the bone. Bone is broken & bent but still attached at one side.
Most common in children |
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| What are some nursing interventions for hip fractures & post-arthroplasty? |
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Keep the pt abducted
Check VS
Check the suture line for skin edges & intact sutures Q8H
Check drainage tubes for amount, color, Q4H
Accurate I & O
Use incentive spirometer
Turning pt
TED's
Anticoagulation meds for clots
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| When you move an extremity away from the midline of the body? |
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| What maintains the pt hip in abduction position following a surgery to prevent dislocation? |
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| When you move an extremity toward the axis of the body it is? |
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| The muscle on the front of the chest wall is? |
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| The muscle that covers the shoulder? |
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| The muscle that connects the head to the shoulders is ? |
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| What detects pathological abnormalities in the brain and spinal cord? |
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| What tool do you use to check for interocular pressure? |
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| What is a pathological condition the is caused by the progressive development of arterial vessel compression & reduced blood supply to an extremity? |
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| What are bony deposits that are formed between & around the broken ends of a fractured bone during healing called? |
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| When you have an extremity amputated and you feel pain in that extremity, what is that called? |
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Phantom Pain
the nerve ending are still registering pain |
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| What is it called when you check for circulation specifically arterial circulation? |
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| Capillary Refill of Blanching Test |
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| The embolism of tissue fat with platelets & circulating free fatty acids within the pulmonary veins is called what? |
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Fat embolism
If one is suspected you need to start O2 |
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| What is a temporary measure to provide support and comfort to a fractured extremity until a more difinite treatment is initiated called? |
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| It is a wooden or steel attachment to the hospital bed and has adjustable pulleys & a trapeze bar attached to an overhead bar is what? |
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| What is Heparin/Warfarin (Coumadin)? |
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| What is a metabolic disease resulting from an accumulation of uric acid in the blood. Its an acute inflammatory condition associated with ineffective metabolism of purines. It usually effects the big toe? |
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| What is generalized or local infection of bone & bone marrow & can occur from bacteria introduced through tramua? |
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| What is the lateral curvature of the spine? |
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| An increased in the curve at the lumbar region is? |
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| A rounding of the thorasic spine. The hump back look? |
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| The vertebrae are fused with loss of mobility, producing a rigid gait or "poker spine" appearence? |
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| What is the most serious form of arthritis & leads to severe crippling. Its chronic, systemic disease? |
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| What is the degeneration of cartilage from wear and tear; bone spurs formation, often only one side is effected with changes noted in hands, spine, knees and hips. |
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| What is the treatment for Osteoporosis? |
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Ca supplements
Weight bearing exercise programs
estrogen, fosamax
administer alendronate 1st thing in the AM with 6-8 oz H2Oat least 30 mins before other meds or foods
1500 cal diet |
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| How would you care for a blind pt? |
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Talk in a normal voice
Introduce yourself with each contact
Explain any activity occuring in the room
Announce when you are leaving the room so the blind person wont talk to someone not there |
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| What is also called Acute Inflammation polyradiculopathy. Its a result in widespread inflammation and demylination of the peripheal nervous system? |
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| What are some prevention measures of West Nile Virus? |
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Limit outdoor activites between dusk and dawn
Place mosquito netting over infant carriers
Keep pools (etc) properly chlorinated
Turn plastic wadding pools over
Change H2O in birdbaths once in a week
Drill holes in the bottom of recycling barrells |
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| It is often performed as part of the diagnostic workup of the pt who may have a neurological problem? |
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Pt is usually positioned on the side with the knee and head flexed at an acute angle. They get a local anesthetic and then the doctor inserts the needle below the level of the spinal cord, at
L4-L5. |
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| It is applied directly to a bone. Wires and surgical pins are inserted through the bone distal to the fracture site while the pt is under local or general anesthesia. Weights are attached to a rope that is tied to a spreader bar for the purpose of traction. Used for fractures of femur, tibia, humerous, andcervical spine? |
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| What are the early signs of ICP? |
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| headache, nausea, vomiting, ocular palsies, altered level of consciousness, back pain, papilledma |
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| What are the late signs of ICP? |
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| Irregular respirations, Cheyne- Strokes, pupillary dialation,Cushings triad (increase systolic B/P & a wide pulse pressure) & bradycardia |
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| The sensation pertaining to spatial-position & muscular-activity stimuli originating from within the body or to the sensory receptors that those stimuli activate? |
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| Pre-Myelogram assessment (for herniated vertebral disk) |
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| Before the procedure the pt baselines of lower-extremity strength is noted, pt is informed the procedure takes 2 hrs and told there might be slight discomfort as the dura is entered & that the pt may be asked to assume a variety of postions during the procedures |
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| When a pt has postical signs, that would be what? |
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Pt will feel groggy & act disoriented after a seizure.
Pt will complain of headache & muscle aches
Will sleep after the seizure
May experience amnesia for the event |
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| Is a totoal or partial loss of the ability to recognize familiar objects or people through sensory stimuli as a result of organic brain damage is called what? |
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| What does the Glasgow Coma consist of? |
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An assessment of neurological
1. Eye
2. Best motor response
3. Best verbal response |
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| What occurs as a result of aabnormal cardiovascular response to stimulation of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system? |
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| Care of pt w/ a head injury? |
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| Let it drain freely. Never pack anything in the nose or ears. maintain airway, and ensure adequate oxygen , check ABG frequently |
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| Causation of Multiple Sclerosis is what? |
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| The cause is unknown, gentics may be implicated, increase rate among relatives |
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| What are signs and syptoms of Parkinson's Disease? |
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BEGINNING
Mild tremors
handwriting changes
slight limp
decreased arm swing
LATER
shuffling
propulsive gait with arms flexed
Loss of postural reflexes |
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| What are some symptoms of cataracts? |
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blurred vision
diplopia
photo sensitivity
glare
abnormal color perception
difficulty in driving at night |
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| What are some seizure precautions? |
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Never leave pt alone
move the pt away from furniture & equipment
support & protect the head
do not restrain the pt
do not try to pry open the mouth
use padded siderails
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| What is the difference in open-angle & closed-angle glaucoma? |
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Open-angle-
the outflow of aqueous humor is decreased in the trabecular meshwork
Closed-angle
abrupt angle change of the iris causing rapid vision loss & dramatic symptoms |
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P-pupils
E- equal
R-round
R- reactive
L- to light
A- accommodation
The rate & size of constriction should be equal |
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| What is post-tympanoplasty care? |
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bed restuntil the next day
head of the bed elavated 40 degree
the operative side faces upward
check presence of bleeding, the amount, color, & consistancy of drainage
temp
complaints of vertigo |
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| What connect the midbrain to the medulla oblongata. Its the origin of cranial nerves V-VIII. Its composed of mylinated nerve fibers & is responsible for sending impulses to the structures that are inferior & superior to it? |
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| What conducts impulses from the throat, larynx & organs in the thorasic & abdominal cavities The function is sensation of throat, larynx & thorasic & abdominal organs. Swallowing, voice production, slowing down the heartbeat? |
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