Orthopedic Nursing Care Exam
point tenderness, pain radiating down the dorsal surface of the forearm, and a history of
receptive use - ✔️✔️what are some manifestations of epicondylitis
fracture - ✔️✔️break in continuity of the bone
deformity, swelling, pain/tenderness, numbs, guarding, crepitus, hypovolemic shock,
muscle spasms, and ecchymosis - ✔️✔️what are some manifestations of fractures
local: immobilization, timely correction, ice/electrical stimulus
systemic: adequate growth hormone, blood supply, no infection/disease, younger in
age, activity prior to fracture - ✔️✔️What are positive factors influencing bone healing
local: delayed correction, open fracture, foreign body at fracture site
systemic: immunocompromised, decreased circulation, malnutrition, osteoporosis, older
in age - ✔️✔️what are negative factors influencing bone healing
loss of ability to move or use the joint
feeling a pop or tear
discoloration, pain, rapid swelling - ✔️✔️what are manifestations of a sprain
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation - ✔️✔️what are the initial measure to treat a musculoskeletal injury
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (R.I.C.E)
teach effective use of OTC analgesics and NSAID use - ✔️✔️What are nursing
interventions for a patient with a musculoskeletal injury with a nursing DX of acute pain?
teach correct use of crutches, walkers, canes, or slings
encourage follow-up care - ✔️✔️What are nursing interventions for a patient with a
musculoskeletal injury with a nursing DX of impaired physical mobility?
wide range of motion, complexity, and exposed position - ✔️✔️Why is the shoulder
joint vulnerable to injuries?
tendinitis, bursitis, and partial and complete muscle tears - ✔️✔️What are some rotator
cuff disorders?
pain (night/pressure), limited ROM - ✔️✔️What are manifestations of rotator cuff
damage
point tenderness, pain radiating down the dorsal surface of the forearm, and a history of
receptive use - ✔️✔️what are some manifestations of epicondylitis
fracture - ✔️✔️break in continuity of the bone
deformity, swelling, pain/tenderness, numbs, guarding, crepitus, hypovolemic shock,
muscle spasms, and ecchymosis - ✔️✔️what are some manifestations of fractures
local: immobilization, timely correction, ice/electrical stimulus
systemic: adequate growth hormone, blood supply, no infection/disease, younger in
age, activity prior to fracture - ✔️✔️What are positive factors influencing bone healing
local: delayed correction, open fracture, foreign body at fracture site
systemic: immunocompromised, decreased circulation, malnutrition, osteoporosis, older
in age - ✔️✔️what are negative factors influencing bone healing
loss of ability to move or use the joint
feeling a pop or tear
discoloration, pain, rapid swelling - ✔️✔️what are manifestations of a sprain
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation - ✔️✔️what are the initial measure to treat a musculoskeletal injury
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (R.I.C.E)
teach effective use of OTC analgesics and NSAID use - ✔️✔️What are nursing
interventions for a patient with a musculoskeletal injury with a nursing DX of acute pain?
teach correct use of crutches, walkers, canes, or slings
encourage follow-up care - ✔️✔️What are nursing interventions for a patient with a
musculoskeletal injury with a nursing DX of impaired physical mobility?
wide range of motion, complexity, and exposed position - ✔️✔️Why is the shoulder
joint vulnerable to injuries?
tendinitis, bursitis, and partial and complete muscle tears - ✔️✔️What are some rotator
cuff disorders?
pain (night/pressure), limited ROM - ✔️✔️What are manifestations of rotator cuff
damage
