Nurs 5462 Adult Gero Primary Exam Questions 100% Well Answered.

Actions of COC's - Answer Major- suppress ovulation 1. Estrogen effects= •ovulation inhibited by inhibition FSH/LH •uterine secretions altered •acceleration ovum transport 2. Progestin effects •suppression LH inhibits ovulation •cervical mucus thickens •ovum transport slowed •alteration endometrium Sprain - Answer acute injury to ligament when joint stressed beyond normal range of motion Grade I sprain - Answer stretching or microscopic tearing, no joint instability/laxity Tx: [NSAIDS, RICE, progressive weight bearing] Grade 2 sprain - Answer partial tear of the ligament, mild-moderate instability/laxity TX: immobilize 4-6 weeks, no to partial weight bearing Grade 3 sprain - Answer complete rupture, obvious instability and laxity, immobilize, no weight bearing—refer to ortho Muscle Strain - Answer an injury that occurs when a muscle is stretched beyond the limits to which it is accustomed, leading to bleeding within the muscle, inflammation and pain