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NR324 FINAL EXAM 2024/25 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST. 91 Q/A A patient with acute osteomyelitis of the left femur is hospitalized for regional antibiotic irrigation. Which intervention will the nurse include in the initial plan of care? a. Quadriceps-setting exercises b. Immobilization of the left leg c. Positioning the left leg in flexion d. Assisted weight-bearing ambulation - ANSWER B A patient is being discharged af...

NR324 / NR 324 Adult Health I Final Exam Review (Latest 2022 / 2023) Chamberlain College of Nursing 1) Types of Traction Skin: Weights attached to patient’s skin to decrease muscle spams and immobilize the extremity before surgery. Ex Bryant traction (for hip dysplasia in children) and Buck ‘s traction for hip fracture in adult patients). Skeletal: Screws are inserted into bone. Used for long bone fractures such as femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, ulna, radius, metacarpals, phalanges and me...

NR324 (Adult Health I) Final Review 2024/2025. What are some conditions/procedures that put patient @ high risk for fluid volume deficit? -diabetes insipidus -osmotic diuresis -hemorrhage -GI losses: vomiting, NG suction -diuretics -inadequate fluid intake -third-space fluid shifts: burns, pancreatitis What are some of the things nurse monitors when administering fluids/electrolytes? -Daily weights -x-ray -I/O -labs: --BUN --NA --K --HCT --Osmolality -monitor vitals -monito...

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NR324 / NR 324: Adult Health I Final Exam Review (Latest 2021 / 2022) Chamberlain College of Nursing

What is important to remember when caring for a patient with compartment syndrome? •NO elevation above heart •NO ice •Surgical decompression (fasciotomy) may be needed •Assess urine output and kidney function With a patient who has just fractured their hip what should be used to temporarily immobilize it? Who is most likely to get hip fractures? With osteomyelitis, infecting organisms can invade the bones and lead to what? When examining a patient with gouty arthritis wh...