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Test Bank For Fundamentals of Nursing 11thEdition Potter Perry |All Chapters (1-50) Complete Guide Latest Version 1. Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on health a. Florence Nightingale b. Mary Nutting c. Clara Barton d. Lillian Wald ANS: A Nightingale was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist. Her statistical analyses connected poor sanitation with cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara Barton, and Lillian Wald came after Nightingale,...

Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam 11 Orthopedic Nursing (60 Items) Questions and Answers. 1. A client is 1 day postoperative after a total hip replacement. The client should be placed in which of the following position? a. Supine b. Semi Fowler’s c. Orthopneic d. Trendelenburg 2. A client who has had a plaster of Paris cast applied to his forearm is receiving pain medication. To detect early manifestations of compartment syndrome, which of these assessments should the nurse make? a. Obse...

Orthopedic Nursing review Course fully solved 2023Rheumatoid 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 * Generalized fatigue ...

Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam 11 Orthopedic Nursing (60 Items) Questions and Answers. 1. A client is 1 day postoperative after a total hip replacement. The client should be placed in which of the following position? a. Supine b. Semi Fowler’s c. Orthopneic d. Trendelenburg 2. A client who has had a plaster of Paris cast applied to his forearm is receiving pain medication. To detect early manifestations of compartment syndrome, which of these assessments should the nurse make? a. Obse...

NRS 210 Orthopedic Nursing Exam 23 Questions with Verified Answers Which type of bone cell is responsible for the formation of bone? - CORRECT ANSWER Osteoblast The patient is told by the HCP that the size of the patient's muscle has decreased. How should the nurse document this occurrence? - CORRECT ANSWER Atrophy An older patient is describing increased stiffness in the shoulders, back, and hips. The loss of elasticity in what tissue contributes to this? - CORRECT ANSWER Ligament ...

MDC 1 Exam 2 Prep Questions and Answers Already Graded A 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 immobility. A nurse...

Orthopedic Nursing Complete Questions And Answers Graded A+ 5 Steps in Bone Healing 1. Hematoma 2. Fibrocartilaginous Callus Formation 3. Bony Callus Formation 4. Remodeling Hematoma -inflammatory process -cell migration to area Fibrocartilaginous Callus Formation -starts within 48 hours -granulation replaces hematoma -osteoblasts build a web of collagen fibers (3 weeks) Bony Callus Formation -starts in 3-4 weeks -new bone -osteoclasts invade: reabsorbs excess callus as it is r...

What is the most commonly reported injuries? - Answer Contusions, Strains, and Sprains. Contusion - Answer Blunt force-bleeding into soft tissue, but skin remains intact. (Swelling, discoloration of skin) Least serious Strain - Answer Stretching injury to a muscle or a muscle-tendon unit. Caused by mechanical overloading. (Pain, limited motion, muscle spasms/weakness, swelling.) Most common: lower abck and Hamstring muscle Sprain - Answer Stretch/tear of ligaments surrounding jo...

Test bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Author: Sharon L. Lewis, Linda Bucher, Margaret M. Heitkemper, Mariann M. Harding, Jeffrey Kwong, Dottie Roberts Medical Surgical Nursing 10th Edition By Lewis Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 10th Edition By Lewis, Bucher, Heitkemper, Harding, Kwong, Roberts Chapter 1-68 | Complete Guide A+ Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice Chapter 2: Health Disparities and Culturally Competent Care Chapter 3: Health History and Physical Examinati...

Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing 12th Edition 1333 1340 1 Concepts and Trends in Healthcare 2 Settings and Models for Nursing Care 3 The Nursing Process 4 Interviewing and Physical Assessment 5 Legal and Ethical Issues 6 Leadership Roles and Management Functions 7 Nurse–Client Relationships 8 Cultural Care Considerations 9 Integrative Medicine and Alternative Therapies 10 End-of-Life Care 11 Pain Management 12 Infection 13 Intravenous Therapy ...