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ORTHOPEDIC NURSING 3 Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers There is also abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighone (the femoral head) is not stable within the socket (the acetabulum) and sublaxation is incomplete contract between the articular of the femoral head and acetabulum in babies or young children - CORRECT ANSWER CHD Is usually caused by an injury to the brain during pregnancy, around the time of birth, or shortly after. It can also have a ...

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING FINAL EXAM REVIEW Assessing the "5 P's" is part of the initial nursing neurovascular assessment. What are the "5 P's"? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Pain 2. Pulse 3. Pallor 4. Paralysis 5. Paresthesia An emergency room nurse is conducting a neurovascular assessment on a patient who has been admitted for a possible fracture of the elbow. The emergency room is correct when he: (A) conducts the assessment below the point of injury. (B) conducts the assessment ab...

Orthopedic Nursing review Course 234 Questions with Verified Answers Rheumatoid Arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER * Systemic, Multi system inflammatory disorder * Affects synovial membrane of the joints * Periods of exacerbation and remissions Rheumatoid Arthritis Presentation - CORRECT ANSWER * Uniform joint space narrowing * Peak onset ages 40-60 * Hypertrophied synovium (lining) thickens an invades surrounding tissue * Nodules in the joints * Morning Stiffness and stiffness after rest ...

When the application of kinetic energy to the body from either a blunt or penetrating mechanism displaces tissue, this is known as - CAVITATION Which of the following is an example of the tertiary phase blast injury? - CRUSHING INJURY DUE TO STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE. The most common threat to life among trauma patients is? - INTERNAL HEMORRHAGE Your patient is an injured construction worker bleeding profusely from a large laceration to the left thigh. He is confused and has pale, moist skin....

Class I Hemorrhage - ANSWER up to 15% blood loss, minimal tachicardia, no measurable changes in BP or pulse pressure, or RR Class II Hemorrhage - ANSWER 15-30% Most adults are capable of compensating, incresed RR, Tachycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, Class III Hemorrhage - ANSWER 30-40% no longer able to compensate for volume loss, hypotension occurs, HR >120 BPM, RR 30-40, severe anxiety or confusion Class IV Hemorrhage - ANSWER more than 40% loss, severe shock, HR >140 BPM, RR ...