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CARE OF PATIENTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL AND
CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDERS EXAM LATEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND GRADED A+)
Treatment for bunion? - ANSWER-analgesics for
discomfort, bone realignment of the big toe with removal of
bony overgrowth
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-nerve
problem that occurs when the median never is
compressed as it passes through the canal tunnel in the
wrist
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Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-pain,
numbness, and tingling of the hand, particularly at night
Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-rest,
splinting, changing the angle of the wrist during repetitive
moments (typing on phone/keyboard), steroid injection,
vitamin b6 has helped some
surgical decompression of medial nerve
If surgical decompression is necessary for carpal tunnel,
what would the nurse assess every hour and how would it
be done? - ANSWER-postoperative blood flow to
fingertips
color, warmth of fingertips, capillary refill
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If decompression surgery is done, what is the patient
suppose to avoid and for how long? - ANSWER-heavy
gripping and pinching
up to 6 weeks
What is a fracture? - ANSWER-break or interruption in the
continuity of a bone
always an interference with the blood supply, some
degree of tissue destruction, and disturbance of muscle
activity at the site of injury
Signs and symptoms of a fracture - ANSWER-minimal to
severe pain, swelling, bleeding into tissues
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tenderness, deformity of the bone, ecchymoses,
crepitation with any movement and loss of function
How is a fractured diagnosed? - ANSWER-x-ray, physical
examination
Treatment for a fracture? - ANSWER-preventing shock
and hemorrhage
immediate immolation of the part "splint as it lies"
other treatment depends on type of fracture
What are the four methods of stabilizing a fracture after it
has been reduced? - ANSWER-internal fixation
external fixation
CARE OF PATIENTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL AND
CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDERS EXAM LATEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND GRADED A+)
Treatment for bunion? - ANSWER-analgesics for
discomfort, bone realignment of the big toe with removal of
bony overgrowth
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-nerve
problem that occurs when the median never is
compressed as it passes through the canal tunnel in the
wrist
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Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-pain,
numbness, and tingling of the hand, particularly at night
Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-rest,
splinting, changing the angle of the wrist during repetitive
moments (typing on phone/keyboard), steroid injection,
vitamin b6 has helped some
surgical decompression of medial nerve
If surgical decompression is necessary for carpal tunnel,
what would the nurse assess every hour and how would it
be done? - ANSWER-postoperative blood flow to
fingertips
color, warmth of fingertips, capillary refill
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If decompression surgery is done, what is the patient
suppose to avoid and for how long? - ANSWER-heavy
gripping and pinching
up to 6 weeks
What is a fracture? - ANSWER-break or interruption in the
continuity of a bone
always an interference with the blood supply, some
degree of tissue destruction, and disturbance of muscle
activity at the site of injury
Signs and symptoms of a fracture - ANSWER-minimal to
severe pain, swelling, bleeding into tissues
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tenderness, deformity of the bone, ecchymoses,
crepitation with any movement and loss of function
How is a fractured diagnosed? - ANSWER-x-ray, physical
examination
Treatment for a fracture? - ANSWER-preventing shock
and hemorrhage
immediate immolation of the part "splint as it lies"
other treatment depends on type of fracture
What are the four methods of stabilizing a fracture after it
has been reduced? - ANSWER-internal fixation
external fixation
