Nurs 302 Test 3 Musculoskeletal Part 1 Questions with
correct answers
define sprain Correct Answer-an injury to the ligament structures
surrounding a joint
what is a sprain usually caused by Correct Answer-by a wrenching or
twisting motion
what are the types of sprains Correct Answer-1st Degree (mild) - tearing
of a few fibers
2nd Degree (moderate) - partial tearing - more swelling and tenderness
3rd Degree ( severe) - complete tearing of the ligament
what is the presentation of a sprain Correct Answer-extreme pain, may
be able to palpate a gap in the joint...most common areas of sprains are
the ankle and wrist.
bruising is more common with __ than __ (strain or sprain)? Correct
Answer-strain than sprain
if you're stretching ligaments you're usually stretching ___ as well
Correct Answer-tendon
,what is the definition of a strain Correct Answer-Excessive stretching of
a muscle and the facial sheath...often involves the tendon
what are the types of strains Correct Answer-1st Degree - mild or
slightly pulled muscle
2nd Degree - moderately torn muscle
3rd Degree - severely ruptured or torn muscle
what is the presentation of a strain Correct Answer-Presents as pain,
edema, decreased ability to function, bruising
complications of sprains and strains: an ___ fracture occurs when a
ligament pulls loose a fragment of the bone. Correct Answer-avulsion
complications of sprains and strains: what is hemathorosis? Correct
Answer-bleeding into the joint cavity
complications of sprains and strains: unstable joint can ___ Correct
Answer-dislocate
both mild sprains and strains are usually ___ with full function in ___
Correct Answer-self limiting; 3-6 weeks
,sprain and strain nursing care: what do we do for acute care? Correct
Answer-RICE RICE BABY
- rest and limit usage
- ice
- compression
- elevation
- analgesia
every ____ mins after injury, you need to take the compression and ice
off Correct Answer-15-30
when do you add heat with RICE treatment? what do you continue to do
even with adding heat? Correct Answer-48 hours after injury of sprain or
strain?
- limited use
- continue analgesia
sprain or strain nursing care: PT ed regarding... Correct Answer-warm
up exercises
Following x-rays of an injured wrist, PT is informed it is badly sprained.
In teaching the PT to care for the injury, the nurse tells the PT to:
, A. apply a heating pad to reduce muscle spasms
B. wear an elastic compression bandage continuously
C. use pillow to keep the arm elevated above the heart
D. gently exercise the joint to prevent muscle shortening Correct
Answer-C. use pillow to keep the arm elevated above the heart
if you hear crepitus, what has probably happened Correct Answer-you've
torn something
what is a dislocation? Correct Answer-a severe injury of the ligament
structures that surround a joint
what does a dislocation result in? Correct Answer-Dislocation results in
the complete displacement or separation of the articular surfaces of the
joint.
what is subluxation Correct Answer-a partial or incomplete
displacement of the joint surface
what are the most common dislocation sites? Correct Answer-Upper
Extremities - thumb, elbow and shoulder
Lower Extremities - Hip and Patella
correct answers
define sprain Correct Answer-an injury to the ligament structures
surrounding a joint
what is a sprain usually caused by Correct Answer-by a wrenching or
twisting motion
what are the types of sprains Correct Answer-1st Degree (mild) - tearing
of a few fibers
2nd Degree (moderate) - partial tearing - more swelling and tenderness
3rd Degree ( severe) - complete tearing of the ligament
what is the presentation of a sprain Correct Answer-extreme pain, may
be able to palpate a gap in the joint...most common areas of sprains are
the ankle and wrist.
bruising is more common with __ than __ (strain or sprain)? Correct
Answer-strain than sprain
if you're stretching ligaments you're usually stretching ___ as well
Correct Answer-tendon
,what is the definition of a strain Correct Answer-Excessive stretching of
a muscle and the facial sheath...often involves the tendon
what are the types of strains Correct Answer-1st Degree - mild or
slightly pulled muscle
2nd Degree - moderately torn muscle
3rd Degree - severely ruptured or torn muscle
what is the presentation of a strain Correct Answer-Presents as pain,
edema, decreased ability to function, bruising
complications of sprains and strains: an ___ fracture occurs when a
ligament pulls loose a fragment of the bone. Correct Answer-avulsion
complications of sprains and strains: what is hemathorosis? Correct
Answer-bleeding into the joint cavity
complications of sprains and strains: unstable joint can ___ Correct
Answer-dislocate
both mild sprains and strains are usually ___ with full function in ___
Correct Answer-self limiting; 3-6 weeks
,sprain and strain nursing care: what do we do for acute care? Correct
Answer-RICE RICE BABY
- rest and limit usage
- ice
- compression
- elevation
- analgesia
every ____ mins after injury, you need to take the compression and ice
off Correct Answer-15-30
when do you add heat with RICE treatment? what do you continue to do
even with adding heat? Correct Answer-48 hours after injury of sprain or
strain?
- limited use
- continue analgesia
sprain or strain nursing care: PT ed regarding... Correct Answer-warm
up exercises
Following x-rays of an injured wrist, PT is informed it is badly sprained.
In teaching the PT to care for the injury, the nurse tells the PT to:
, A. apply a heating pad to reduce muscle spasms
B. wear an elastic compression bandage continuously
C. use pillow to keep the arm elevated above the heart
D. gently exercise the joint to prevent muscle shortening Correct
Answer-C. use pillow to keep the arm elevated above the heart
if you hear crepitus, what has probably happened Correct Answer-you've
torn something
what is a dislocation? Correct Answer-a severe injury of the ligament
structures that surround a joint
what does a dislocation result in? Correct Answer-Dislocation results in
the complete displacement or separation of the articular surfaces of the
joint.
what is subluxation Correct Answer-a partial or incomplete
displacement of the joint surface
what are the most common dislocation sites? Correct Answer-Upper
Extremities - thumb, elbow and shoulder
Lower Extremities - Hip and Patella
