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Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective
Tissue Disorders 2025 — Nursing Study Guide, NCLEX
Questions, and Patient Care Management
Master the care of patients with musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders with this
2025 nursing study guide, covering NCLEX-style questions, pathophysiology, assessment,
and interventions. Learn key concepts to improve patient outcomes and exam performance.
• Care of patients with musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
• Musculoskeletal disorders nursing care
• Connective tissue disorders nursing management
• NCLEX musculoskeletal practice questions
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
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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
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
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
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-pain,
numbness, and tingling of the hand, particularly at night
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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
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
Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective
Tissue Disorders 2025 — Nursing Study Guide, NCLEX
Questions, and Patient Care Management
Master the care of patients with musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders with this
2025 nursing study guide, covering NCLEX-style questions, pathophysiology, assessment,
and interventions. Learn key concepts to improve patient outcomes and exam performance.
• Care of patients with musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
• Musculoskeletal disorders nursing care
• Connective tissue disorders nursing management
• NCLEX musculoskeletal practice questions
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
,2|Page
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
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
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
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-pain,
numbness, and tingling of the hand, particularly at night
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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
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
