Fracture Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Fracture, Amputations and Connective Tissue Disorders Question and Answers Already Passed What is the primary objective in the acute management of a displaced fracture? - A) Surgical intervention - B) Immediate immobilization - C) Pain management - D) Application of ice B) Immediate immobilization *Rationale:* Immediate immobilization is crucial to prevent further injury and to stabilize the fracture until more definitive treatment can be provided. What type of fracture is des...

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NCLEX Fractures Questions and Answers 100% Pass What type of fracture is typically caused by a direct blow or trauma? - A) Transverse fracture - B) Oblique fracture - C) Comminuted fracture - D) Stress fracture A) Transverse fracture *Rationale:* A transverse fracture is usually caused by a direct blow or trauma and involves a straight break across the bone. What is the most common initial assessment finding in a patient with a suspected fracture? - A) Increased range of motio...

TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, ...

CCDS IBHRE LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A Rheobase the lowest point on a strength duration curve at an infinitely long pulse duration Chronaxie time the pulse width at twice the rheobase value. It approximates the most efficient stimulation pulse duration Charge (formula) Charge= I(current) x T(time) Furman's formula Energy(microjoules)= I(current)xV(voltage)xT(pulse width) Ohms law formula Voltage(electromotive force)= I(current/flow of electrons) x R(resistance to current flow in ohms) F...

West Coast EMT Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers (2023/2024 New!!) Q: External bleeding from a vein is relatively easy to control because Answer: veins are under a lower pressure. Q: According to the rule of palm method for estimating the extent of a patient's burns, the palm of the patient's hand is equal to of his or her total BSA. Answer: 1% Q: In which of the following patients should you remove an impaled object?- Answer: a pulseless and apneic patient ...

BSN 366 exit HESIFour hours following surgical repair of a compound fracture of the right ulna, the nurse is unable to palpate the client's right radial pulse. Which action should the nurse take first Elevate the client's right hand on one or two pillows After placing a 36- week- gestation newborn in an isolette and drying the infant with several blankets, what should the nurse implement next? Remove the wet blankets and linen from the isolette Previous Play Next Rewind 10 sec...

PEDS and OB Final Exam 1. A child has a right femur fracture caused by a motor vehicle accident and is placed in skin traction temporarily until surgery can be performed. During assessment, the nurse notes that the dorsalis pedal pulse is absent on the right foot. What action should the nurse take? a. Notify the physician b. Administer an analgesic c. Release the skin traction d. Apply ice to the extremity ANS: A 2. The nurse is providing care to a 7-year-old child who has been diagnosed ...

Fluid resuscitation is administered to a traumatically injured patient. After resuscitation, the trauma nurse evaluates the patient's response to that resuscitation to determine whether additional fluids should be administered. Which of the following factors is most likely to impact this evaluation? Correct Answer Beta-blockers blunt changes in the pulse and blood pressure. This may both reduce changes associated with recognizing hypovolemia but it can also reduce changes associated with the re...

NUR 1024: NCLEX Questions on Fractures Latest Update Already Passed What is the primary goal in the immediate management of a patient with a compound fracture? - A) Immobilize the fracture site - B) Administer pain medication - C) Perform surgical reduction - D) Apply ice to the injury A) Immobilize the fracture site *Rationale:* The primary goal is to immobilize the fracture site to prevent further injury and reduce the risk of complications, such as infection or worsening of the f...