TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ What does emergency nursing management include? Answer:
OPEN:
covering with sterile dressings
ABX (if open)
traction
ice
immobilization
CLOSED:
control pain/edema
maintain traction
◉ What do we do after reduction? Answer: immobilization after
reduction
internal or external fixation
,ice!!
elevate
◉ What are Fx early complications? Answer: hypovolemic shock r/t
hemorrhage
must stabilize Fx and restore circulation
VTE, DVT, PE
DIC
Infection
ABX
Fat embolism
Compartment syndrome
◉ What is a fat embolism and how is it treated? Answer: Fx of long
bones, crush injuries, multiple Fx
, CLASSIC TRIAD
hypoxemia
neurological compromise
petechial rash
Treatment
support respiratory system (O2)
correct homeostatic disturbances (BP, IVF)
◉ How do we prevent fat emolism? Answer: immediate
immobilization
fluid and electrolyte balance
◉ What is impetigo? Answer: Contagious bacterial infection marked
by clusters of small blisters
treated with bactroban or systemic ABX
stay home until blistered over