NU-155, Galen San Antonio, Final Exam, Harwell Q&A 100%
Verified Answers 2026/2027
1. What are the s/s of a bone fracture?: Pain, edema, crepitus, deformity, feel crepitus (grinding of
2 bone fragments), shortened extremity, may see bone in an open fx, muscle spasms (seen or felt)
2. What are the treatments for a bone fracture?: -closed reduction- bone manipulated to alignment
-open reduction- surgical alignment
-stabilization- internal/external fixation, casts, splints
-traction
3. What are the complications of a bone fracture?: -healing impeded by improper alignment
and inadequate mobilization -infection
with open reduction
4. What is external fixation for a fracture and why is it necessary?: -system of external pins or apparatus to hold
the fractured area stable
-massive open fractures w/ extensive soft tissue damage
-infected fractures that don't heal properly
-multiple trauma (burns, chest or head injury)
5. What are the nursing assessments for skin/skeletal traction?: -assess to see that they are in correct position
and that the weights are hanging freely
-assess pt's body position for proper alignment
6. What is the nursing care needed for strains/sprains?: -RICE
-NSAID's to manage swelling
, -check for circulation/sensation below compression
7. What is a splint?: flexible or rigid device that is used to protect and maintain the position of an injured extremity
8. What patient teaching is needed for cast care?: -explain the procedure
-do NOT scratch under the cast
-cast must be protected from moisture
9. What is compartment syndrome?: External or internal pressure that restricts circulation in one or more muscle
compartments of the extremities
10. What are the s/s of compartment syndrome?: Pallor, Pain, No Pulse, Paresthesia, Paresis
(slight/partial paralysis)
11. What is the treatment for compartment syndrome?: -immediate recognition
-remove cast/dressings (if present)
-surgical fasciotomy
12. What is key to preventing compartment syndrome?: elevation!!!
13. What is carpal tunnel syndrome?: compression of the median nerve, usually caused by repetitive movements
of hands and wrists
14. What are the s/s of carpal tunnel syndrome?: -pain
-numbness
-tingling of the hand, particularly at night
-repetitive movements of hands and wrists
15. What is the treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome?: -rest/splint
-changing the angle of the wrist during repetitive motions
-steroid injections
-surgery
Verified Answers 2026/2027
1. What are the s/s of a bone fracture?: Pain, edema, crepitus, deformity, feel crepitus (grinding of
2 bone fragments), shortened extremity, may see bone in an open fx, muscle spasms (seen or felt)
2. What are the treatments for a bone fracture?: -closed reduction- bone manipulated to alignment
-open reduction- surgical alignment
-stabilization- internal/external fixation, casts, splints
-traction
3. What are the complications of a bone fracture?: -healing impeded by improper alignment
and inadequate mobilization -infection
with open reduction
4. What is external fixation for a fracture and why is it necessary?: -system of external pins or apparatus to hold
the fractured area stable
-massive open fractures w/ extensive soft tissue damage
-infected fractures that don't heal properly
-multiple trauma (burns, chest or head injury)
5. What are the nursing assessments for skin/skeletal traction?: -assess to see that they are in correct position
and that the weights are hanging freely
-assess pt's body position for proper alignment
6. What is the nursing care needed for strains/sprains?: -RICE
-NSAID's to manage swelling
, -check for circulation/sensation below compression
7. What is a splint?: flexible or rigid device that is used to protect and maintain the position of an injured extremity
8. What patient teaching is needed for cast care?: -explain the procedure
-do NOT scratch under the cast
-cast must be protected from moisture
9. What is compartment syndrome?: External or internal pressure that restricts circulation in one or more muscle
compartments of the extremities
10. What are the s/s of compartment syndrome?: Pallor, Pain, No Pulse, Paresthesia, Paresis
(slight/partial paralysis)
11. What is the treatment for compartment syndrome?: -immediate recognition
-remove cast/dressings (if present)
-surgical fasciotomy
12. What is key to preventing compartment syndrome?: elevation!!!
13. What is carpal tunnel syndrome?: compression of the median nerve, usually caused by repetitive movements
of hands and wrists
14. What are the s/s of carpal tunnel syndrome?: -pain
-numbness
-tingling of the hand, particularly at night
-repetitive movements of hands and wrists
15. What is the treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome?: -rest/splint
-changing the angle of the wrist during repetitive motions
-steroid injections
-surgery
