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Med-Surg II (Liberty University- NURS 302) Test 3 questions with correct answers
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Med-Surg II (Liberty University- NURS 302) Test 3questions with correct answers
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain? Correct Answer-A
sprain is an injury to the ligament around a joint
A strain is overstretching of a muscle
A patient arrives in the ER with severe pain in his ankle and has
difficulty moving it. After palpating the joint you feel a gap. What
degree of what kind of injury does this patient have? Correct Answer-A
third degree sprain
What is an avulsion fracture? Correct Answer-When a fragment of bone
breaks away due to a ligament pulling it off
What is RICE and what is it used for? Correct Answer-Rest, Ice,
Compression, and Elevation and it's used for sprains and strains
What is the difference between dislocation and subluxation? Correct
Answer-Subluxation is only partial displacement
What kind of injury is an orthopedic emergency? Correct Answer-A
dislocation
What three things do you give a patient before relocation a bone?
Correct Answer-Muscle relaxers, sedatives, and pain relievers
, What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Correct Answer-compression of the
median nerve
What is Phalen's sign? Correct Answer-When you flex the wrist it
causes pain- sign of carpal tunnel
What is Tinel's sign? Correct Answer-When you tap on the median
nerve it causes pain- sign of carpal tunnel
What way do you splint a carpal tunnel wrist? Correct Answer-You
dorsiflex the wrist
How long does it take for carpal tunnel rehab? Correct Answer-7 weeks
When do you start PT after rotator cuff surgery? Correct Answer-Almost
as soon as they wake up
After any surgery what is important to have the patient do immediately
after waking up? Correct Answer-Move the limbs distal to the surgery
(wiggle fingers, toes, etc.)
What is the key sign of a meniscus tear? Correct Answer-Clicking or
popping of the knee
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