Hip fractures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

  lOMoARcPSD|5967629 2024/2025 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY MDC IV (NUR2755) MDC4 FINAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%;(GUARANTEED SUCCESS ) MDC4 Final Exam 1. Which of the following describes the process of initial surveillance of victims injury severity when administering first aid in an emergency situation? A. The Good Samaritan law B. an emergency interview C. Triage D. taking vital signs 2. The nurse reminds a group of certified nursing assistants (CNA) that for ...

B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities. - ANSWER - Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly? A. Most falls occur in the garage. B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities. C. Fall risk decreases with addition of medications. D. Sedatives reduce the risk of falls. C. encourage fluids to decrease the urine concentration so it is less irritating. - ANSWER - ...

BSNC 1000 Final Test Questions with Answers All Correct What warrants a comprehensive risk assessment for mobility? - Answer-- Older person who presents with acute fall (with injury) - Has difficulty with gait or balance - Reports two or more falls in last 12 months Risk of falls assessment - Answer-- Medial hx, physical exam, cognitive and functional assessment - Hx of falls, medications, problems with gait, balance, mobility, vision, neurological impairments - Reduced muscle streng...

Exam 2: NUR203 / NUR 203 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pediatric Nursing | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Ewing's is a type of sarcoma in what place Answer: (cancer) that occurs in the marrow of the long bones Question: Legg-Calve-Perthes involves Answer: disruption to the end of the bone and development of the head of the femur Question: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Answer: (JIA) is a systemic (generalized) aut...

HESI case study - Risk for Falls, Hip Fractures, and Pulmonary Embolism - Susan Weil

Exam 1: NUR209 / NUR 209 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: What to do for osteomyelitis? Answer: long term IV 4-6wk, PICC line(clean), case management involved Question: Osteoporosis includes? risk factors? Answer: thin old white lady, greatest risk at (hip, spine, wrist), over 65, female, low body weight, low calcium intake, family history, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, long term steroids,...

ANCC Risk mgt / ethics / research Exam 93 Questions with Verified Answers What are some systematic components to reducing risk? What does it begin with? - CORRECT ANSWER Begins with a formal written plan -organizational goals -delineation of program scope, components, methods -delegating responsibility for implementation and enforcement -commitment of the board -guarantees of confidentiality and immunity for those who squeal goals -> scope/methods -> delegation -> board b...

NBME CBSE ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Quiz bank with all the correct answers) (usmle step 1) Medical examinyear old woman - osteoporosis - a bisphosphonate is prescribed. The expected beneficial effect of the drug is due to which of the following? -Answer= Decreased Osteoclast Activity Cohot Study of elderly women - relative risk ratio for hip fractures among those who exercise regularly is 1.2 (95% confidence interval of 1.1 to 1.8). Which of the following is the conclusion abou...

MDC 1 Exam 2 Prep Questions with complete top solutions.100% correct A client's left leg is in skeletal traction with a Thomas leg splint and Pearson attachment. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's care plan? A. Apply the traction straps snugly. B. Assess the client's level of consciousness. C. Remove the traction at least every 8 hours. D. Teach the client how to prevent problems caused by immobility. D. Teach the client how to prevent problems caused by immo...