Fiberglass casts an Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a client who has a fractured femur and has a fiberglass leg cylinder cast for 24 hours. What is the priority assessment finding? - CORRECT ANSWERS the client's heel is reddened and tender because this could be an early indicator of a pressure injury and the pt is at high risk for pressure injuries why are the other findings not priorities? - cast gets wet: fiberglass casts are waterproof - increase pain when leg is lowered below level of the heart: the leg should be ...

UNIT 1 The Nursing Care of Adults with Medical-Surgical Disorders 1 TEST 1 The Nursing Care of Clients with Musculoskeletal Disorders Nursing Care of Clients with Musculoskeletal Injuries Nursing Care of Clients with Fractures Nursing Care of Clients with Casts Nursing Care of Clients in Traction Nursing Care of Clients with Inflammatory Joint Disorders Nursing Care of Clients with Degenerative Bone Disorders Nursing Care of Clients with Amputations Nursing Care of Clients with...

ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam Rated A+ 2024 hand preference all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old plaster casts -heavy -not water resistant -dry in 10-72 hrs fiberglass casts -light weight -water resistant -dry in 15-20 min types of traction Skin traction: -Buck -Bryant -Russell Skeletal traction Halo traction -cervical traction care for traction -assess pin sites -ensure hardware is tight -ensure bed is in correct position -ensure weights do not touch floor Halo: ...

CPSS Midterm Exam 57 Questions with Verified Answers Useful for allergens and TB testing - CORRECT ANSWER Intradermal Useful for medication delivery like insulin or enoxaparin - CORRECT ANSWER Subcutaneous Useful for higher volume meds and some vaccines - CORRECT ANSWER Intramuscular a patient with a history of anaphylactic allergy to eggs is a contraindication for what vaccines? - CORRECT ANSWER influenza and yellow fever slow absorption rate which is effective to diagnose dela...

Abducted - moved out and away from the body Abrasion - a shearing or rubbing wound that damaged and destroys the epidermis and parts of the dermis Abscess - an enclosed collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue Adherent - tendency to stick to the wound Anemia - a condition in which the blood is deficient in the red blood cells, hemoglobin or total volume Antiseptic - a substance that checks the growth and action of bacteria in living tissue Aseptic - infection-prev...

hand preference all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old plaster casts -heavy -not water resistant -dry in 10-72 hrs fiberglass casts -light weight -water resistant -dry in 15-20 min types of traction Skin traction: -Buck -Bryant -Russell Skeletal traction Halo traction -cervical traction care for traction -assess pin sites -ensure hardware is tight -ensure bed is in correct position -ensure weights do not touch floor Halo: ensure ...

ONC Sports Injuries/Orthopedic Trauma Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers A 48-year-old athlete sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon during triathlon training. In discussing the personal and medical history with the patient, the nurse should recognize which of the following as a risk factor for this injury? a. Long distance swimming exercises b. Ongoing treatment for gout c. Attending a weekly spinning class d. Antihistamine use for seasonal allergies - CORRECT ANSWER Key: b ...

Pediatrics Proctored Exam - Questions With Answers hand preference plaster casts fiberglass casts types of traction care for traction surgical intervention for scoliosis The child is prescribed lanoxin (Digoxin) 75 mcg PO qd. The pharmacy supplies lanoxin (Digoxin) 0.05mg scored tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? Record your answer using one decimal place. The physician orders the patient a 10-mL/kg normal saline bolus to infuse over 2 hours. The child weighs 36 kg. Cal...

Musculoskeletal Nursing Orthopedic Surgery Exam 144 Questions with Verified Answers Emergency medical technicians transport a client to the emergency department and inform the nurse that the client fell from a two-story building. The comatose client has a large contusion on the left side of the chest, a hematoma in the left parietal area, and a compound fracture of the left femur. The client was intubated and is maintaining an arterial oxygen saturation of 92% by pulse oximeter with a manual-...

Freestanding Sculpture question with correct answers 2023 already passedWhat technique was used to create this sculpture? What materials were used? - correct answer This sculpture was carved out of limestone. After it was carved, it was painted and gilded, meaning it had gold details. Name the sculpture shown above and its artist. Where is this sculpture located? What can we notice about this sculpture? - correct answer This sculpture is entitled Pieta, and was sculpted by Michelangelo. It is...