ORPEDIC NURSE

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Midaxillary An imaginary line through the axillary region that separates the front and back of the human body Midclavicular An imaginary line through the middle of the clavicle that extends vertically Myocardial infarction Ischemia and death of heart muscle tissue Myocardium Middle muscular layer of the heart Pacemaker Medical device that provides artificial stimulation to the heart muscle to trigger contraction Perca...

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Anything that is a risk to organisms, such as ionizing radiation or harmful bacteria or viruses Blood borne Pathogens Pathogenic micro-organisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans Catheter A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel or cavity of the body to withdraw fluids Chain of Custody The chronological documentation showing the seizure, custody, control, transfer, analysis, a...

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Origiation of the word "nurse" from the latin word "nutrix" meaning to nourish Interrelated roles of nurses communicator, teacher, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, collaborator coping with disability and death nurses use optimal function of maximum strengths and potentials, refer to community support systems; provide care to families and patients during end-of-life care, hospice The Nursing Process -one...

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Hammer and Claw Toes -Hammer toe is a deformity of PIP joint on 2nd to 5th toes causing toe to be permanently bent, resembling a hammer -Claw toe is a similar deformity with dorsiflexion of the proximal phalanx on the MTP joint combined with flexion of both PIP and DIP joints. -Complaints include burning on bottom of foot and pain and difficulty walking when wearing shoes -Conservative treatment includes passive manual stretc...

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Osteochondritis dissecans -Fragment of cartilage and underlying bone is detached from articular surface. -Tx: resting (6 weeks) and immobilization, NSAIDs or analgesics, PT, Surgery if conservative treatment unsuccessful Little Leagures Elbow -Tendonitis of the elbow -Pain and or knot in elbow, locking and decreased ROM -Tx: RICE and PT Burner or stinger Pinched nerve from stretch or compression to brachial plexus Osg...

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Hip Fracture -1 in 5 people die within a year -S/S: External rotation, muscle spasm, shortening of affected extremity, severe pain around fracture site Interventions: Buck's traction before surgery, surgery Stable Vertebral Fracture -Logrolling -Monitor signs of spinal cord involvement -Brace -Possible Vertebroplasty or balloon kyphoplasty Syme's amputation the removal of the foot at the ankle Guillotine amputati...