Fractures and Amputations Questions
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What is a key nursing intervention to prevent infection in a patient with an open fracture?
✔✔A key intervention is to keep the wound clean and covered with sterile dressings and to
monitor for signs of infection.
What are common signs of compartment syndrome in a fractured limb?
✔✔Common signs include severe pain, swelling, decreased sensation, and diminished pulse in
the affected limb.
How should a nurse care for a limb with a cast to ensure proper healing?
✔✔The nurse should keep the cast dry, elevate the limb, and monitor for signs of increased
swelling or pain.
What is the role of elevation in managing a newly fractured limb?
✔✔Elevation helps reduce swelling and promotes circulation to the affected area, aiding in the
healing process.
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, How can a nurse help a patient cope with phantom limb pain following an amputation?
✔✔The nurse can help by using pain management techniques such as medications, physical
therapy, and alternative therapies like mirror therapy.
What is the purpose of a stump care regimen after an amputation?
✔✔The purpose is to promote healing, prevent infection, and prepare the residual limb for the
fitting of a prosthesis.
What is a common method for assessing the effectiveness of a prosthetic limb?
✔✔Assessing the effectiveness involves checking the fit, comfort, and functionality of the
prosthetic limb, and evaluating the patient’s ability to use it in daily activities.
How should a nurse address issues of body image and self-esteem in a patient who has
undergone an amputation?
✔✔The nurse should provide emotional support, encourage open communication about feelings,
and facilitate access to counseling or support groups.
What are the key components of post-operative care for a patient who has had an amputation?
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and Answers Already Passed
What is a key nursing intervention to prevent infection in a patient with an open fracture?
✔✔A key intervention is to keep the wound clean and covered with sterile dressings and to
monitor for signs of infection.
What are common signs of compartment syndrome in a fractured limb?
✔✔Common signs include severe pain, swelling, decreased sensation, and diminished pulse in
the affected limb.
How should a nurse care for a limb with a cast to ensure proper healing?
✔✔The nurse should keep the cast dry, elevate the limb, and monitor for signs of increased
swelling or pain.
What is the role of elevation in managing a newly fractured limb?
✔✔Elevation helps reduce swelling and promotes circulation to the affected area, aiding in the
healing process.
1
, How can a nurse help a patient cope with phantom limb pain following an amputation?
✔✔The nurse can help by using pain management techniques such as medications, physical
therapy, and alternative therapies like mirror therapy.
What is the purpose of a stump care regimen after an amputation?
✔✔The purpose is to promote healing, prevent infection, and prepare the residual limb for the
fitting of a prosthesis.
What is a common method for assessing the effectiveness of a prosthetic limb?
✔✔Assessing the effectiveness involves checking the fit, comfort, and functionality of the
prosthetic limb, and evaluating the patient’s ability to use it in daily activities.
How should a nurse address issues of body image and self-esteem in a patient who has
undergone an amputation?
✔✔The nurse should provide emotional support, encourage open communication about feelings,
and facilitate access to counseling or support groups.
What are the key components of post-operative care for a patient who has had an amputation?
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