NU155 Exam 4
which is true regarding sprains? - ✔️✔️-partial or complete ligaments
-Tx immediately w/ RICE
-commonly caused by trauma
Bursitis Tx - ✔️✔️-RICE
-NSAIDs or cortisone injection
Carpal tunnel syndrome Tx - ✔️✔️-steriod injections
-modifying repetitive movements
-rest/splinting
-surgery
what age-related changes occur in the musculoskeletal system? - ✔️✔️-loss of muscle
mass/tone
-thinning vertebral cartilage leads to shorter stature/posture
-thinning vertebral cartilage allows for "hunchback" or kyphosis
-crepitation of joints
how are fractures treated? - ✔️✔️-MD reestablishes union of bones/resets the fracture
manually or surgically
-splint is as it lies
-tetanus vax/ABX
which is true regarding casts - ✔️✔️-do not scratch under cast
-goes on wet & floppy; solidifies into cast over time
-warms as it dries
-use palming technique when handling
which is true regarding traction? - ✔️✔️-check pt alignment & position if feeling pain
-weights should hang freely
-uses weights to put bones back into place
what are complications of bone fractures? - ✔️✔️-fat embolism
-osteomyelitis
-compartment syndrome
How is fat embolism treated? - ✔️✔️-raise HOB
-establish IV
-give O2
how is osteomyelitis Tx? - ✔️✔️-ABX
, -remove dead bone & debris
-possible amputation
how is compartment syndrome tx? - ✔️✔️-keep limb elevated
-bivalve cast or cut/replace dressings
-fasiotomy or Surgical release
what are s/s of fat embolism? - ✔️✔️-petechiae
-mental status change
-tachypnea, crackles, wheezes
-fever
-tachycardia
age related changes that occur in the nervous system? - ✔️✔️-loss of neurons
-reflexes diminish
-decreased blood flow to brain
-more time is needed to process info
which of the following is true regarding arthrocentesis? - ✔️✔️-removes blot, pus, or
fluid from synovial (joint) cavity
-need consent form
-RICE is used to tx post-procedure
Which of the following is true regarding bone scans? - ✔️✔️-isotope is excreted in
feces & urine w/in 24 hrs (Increase fluids PO)
-requires consent form
-metal most be removed/pt lie still during
-IV radioactive isotope is used
which is true regarding strains? - ✔️✔️-partial or complete tearing of muscles or
tendons
-RICE is used immediately after injury
-commonly caused by trauma
Common cause of bursitis? - ✔️✔️injury or overuse
what prep is needed for a lumbar puncture? - ✔️✔️-position kneed chest position
-consent signed
which is true regarding phenytoin? - ✔️✔️-cant take w/ alcohol
-take as rx
-dont skip doses w/o consulting MD
meningitis s/s - ✔️✔️-positive bruzinski sign
which is true regarding sprains? - ✔️✔️-partial or complete ligaments
-Tx immediately w/ RICE
-commonly caused by trauma
Bursitis Tx - ✔️✔️-RICE
-NSAIDs or cortisone injection
Carpal tunnel syndrome Tx - ✔️✔️-steriod injections
-modifying repetitive movements
-rest/splinting
-surgery
what age-related changes occur in the musculoskeletal system? - ✔️✔️-loss of muscle
mass/tone
-thinning vertebral cartilage leads to shorter stature/posture
-thinning vertebral cartilage allows for "hunchback" or kyphosis
-crepitation of joints
how are fractures treated? - ✔️✔️-MD reestablishes union of bones/resets the fracture
manually or surgically
-splint is as it lies
-tetanus vax/ABX
which is true regarding casts - ✔️✔️-do not scratch under cast
-goes on wet & floppy; solidifies into cast over time
-warms as it dries
-use palming technique when handling
which is true regarding traction? - ✔️✔️-check pt alignment & position if feeling pain
-weights should hang freely
-uses weights to put bones back into place
what are complications of bone fractures? - ✔️✔️-fat embolism
-osteomyelitis
-compartment syndrome
How is fat embolism treated? - ✔️✔️-raise HOB
-establish IV
-give O2
how is osteomyelitis Tx? - ✔️✔️-ABX
, -remove dead bone & debris
-possible amputation
how is compartment syndrome tx? - ✔️✔️-keep limb elevated
-bivalve cast or cut/replace dressings
-fasiotomy or Surgical release
what are s/s of fat embolism? - ✔️✔️-petechiae
-mental status change
-tachypnea, crackles, wheezes
-fever
-tachycardia
age related changes that occur in the nervous system? - ✔️✔️-loss of neurons
-reflexes diminish
-decreased blood flow to brain
-more time is needed to process info
which of the following is true regarding arthrocentesis? - ✔️✔️-removes blot, pus, or
fluid from synovial (joint) cavity
-need consent form
-RICE is used to tx post-procedure
Which of the following is true regarding bone scans? - ✔️✔️-isotope is excreted in
feces & urine w/in 24 hrs (Increase fluids PO)
-requires consent form
-metal most be removed/pt lie still during
-IV radioactive isotope is used
which is true regarding strains? - ✔️✔️-partial or complete tearing of muscles or
tendons
-RICE is used immediately after injury
-commonly caused by trauma
Common cause of bursitis? - ✔️✔️injury or overuse
what prep is needed for a lumbar puncture? - ✔️✔️-position kneed chest position
-consent signed
which is true regarding phenytoin? - ✔️✔️-cant take w/ alcohol
-take as rx
-dont skip doses w/o consulting MD
meningitis s/s - ✔️✔️-positive bruzinski sign
