NUR 353: MOB2 AND FAMILY DYNAMICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED UPDATE 2025/2026

NUR 353: MOB2 AND FAMILY DYNAMICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED UPDATE 2025/2026 Terms in this set (23) At 8 months bone is only __% ossified 65 Skeletal maturity occurs: Boys about 17 yrs Girls about 2 yrs after menarche starts The is a common place of injury and can lead to improper growth if not treated correctly. Growth plate or epiphysis plate What is the rate of healing in children of different ages? Neonates 2-3 weeks Early childhood 4 weeks Later childhood 6 weeks Adolescence 8-10 weeks What are the interventions to improve structural and skin integrity in children? - open vs closed reduction in children - retention of the bone such as casts, braces, or traction - avoid complications - pain management - restore mobility - nutrition What is the "pro" of the Plaster of Paris cast? Heavier, molds easily to extremity What is the "con" of the Synthetic cast? Takes 10-72 hours or longer to dry, not water resistant What is the "pro" of the Plaster of Paris cast? Dries quickly 5-20 minutes, lighter, and water resistant What is the "con" of the Synthetic cast? Does not mold as well These casts are basically synthetic casts with special padding... "Waterproof" casts Interventions for cast care - protect cast from water and urine - plaster cast initial care - cast should be elevated above level of heart for first 24-48 hr; avoid allowing the affected limb to hang in a dependent position - assess cast for hollow sound, odor, drainage, and "hot spots" as sign of infection - do not lift cast and/or patient with cross bar - do not use baby powder with cast— good medium for bacterial growth Interventions for cast removal - allow time for child to adjust to cast cutter - watch how you explain procedure - use therapeutic play - inform the child that it will tickle and they may feel heat - once removed, cleanse gently with soap and water— best to soak in bath at home Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) - used to be congenital hip dysplasia - 2 cases per 1000 live births (more females than males) - most are unilateral (3 times more in left hip) - cause is unknown— congenital or trauma - diagnosis usually made in the newborn period