NUR130 Fractures prepu

Which type of fracture involves a break through only part of the cross-section of the bone?

Incomplete

which are clinical manifestations of a fracture

crepitus

a client is transported to the emergency department for a femur fracture following a motor vehicle crash. what action by the nurse is the highest priority

assess vital signs and level of consciousness

the nurse assesses subtle personality changes, restlessness, irritability, and confusion in a client who has sustained a fracture. the nurse suspects which complication

fat embolism syndrome

Which general nursing measure is used for a client with a fracture reduction?

Encourage participation in ADLs

A client has been in a motor vehicle collision. Radiographs indicate a fractured humerus; the client is awaiting the casting of the upper extremity and admission to the orthopedic unit. What is the primary treatment for musculoskeletal trauma

immobilization

A client with a fracture develops compartment syndrome that requires surgical intervention. The nurse would most likely prepare the client for which of the following?

Fasciotomy

colles fracture occurs in which area

distal radius

an x ray demonstrates a fracture in which a bone has splintered into several pieces. what type of fracture is this

comminuted

in a client with a dislocation, the nurse should initially perform neurovascular assessments a minimum of every 15 minutes until stable. which complication does the assessments help the nurse to monitor

compartment syndrome

a client who has extremity right wrist fracture complains of severe burning pain, frequent changes in the skin from hot and dry to cold and feeling clammy skin that is shiny and growing more hair in the injured extremity. the nurse should anticipate providing care for what complication

complex regional pain syndrome

which client(s) is most likely to have compartment syndrome after sustaining a fracture? select all that apply

the client with a plaster cast applied immediately after injury; the client with hemorrhage in the site of injury; the client with elevated pressure within the muscles

Which assessment findings would cause the nurse to suspect compartment syndrome after casting of the leg?

Complaints of numbness and tingling in toes of affected leg

which type of fracture occurs when a bone fragment is driven into another bone fragment

impacted

a client who was in a motor vehicle crash is diagnosed with a stable T7 spinal fracture with no neurologic deficits. which nursing intervention should the nurse implement

maintain bed rest with the head of the bed at 20 degrees

which term refers to the failure of fragments of a fractured bone to heal together

nonunion

a fracture is considered pathologic when it

occurs through an area of diseased bone

which is a hallmark sign of compartment syndrome

pain

A client has sustained a right tibial fracture and has just had a cast applied. Which instruction should the nurse provide in his cast care?

"Keep your right leg elevated above heart level."

Which term refers to a break in the continuity of a bone?

Fracture

which is one of the most common causes of death in clients diagnosed with fat emboli syndrome

acute respiratory distress syndrome

a 75 year old client had surgery for a left hip fracture yesterday. when completing the plan of care, the nurse should include assessment for which complication? select all that apply

delirium, pneumonia, sepsis, skin breakdown

an x ray demonstrates a fracture in which the fragments of bone are driven inward. what type of fracture is referred to as

depressed

which nursing intervention is appropriate for a client with a closed-reduction extremity fracture

encourage participation of ADLs

which term refers to a fracture in which one side of the bone is broken and the other side is bent

greenstick

which factor may contribute to compartment syndrome

hemorrhage

which factor inhibit fracture healing

history of diabetes

a client experienced an open fracture to the left femur during a horse-riding accident. for which complication is this client at highest risk

infection

pulselessness, a very late sign of compartment syndrome, may signify

lack of distal tissue perfusion

which factor inhibits fracture healing

local malignancy

with fractures of the femoral neck, the leg is

shortened, adducted, and externally rotated

which type of fracture is one in which the skin or mucous membrane extends to the fractured bone

compound