222- Test 2!! Flashcards
MRI
(Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Identifies soft tissue, ligament tears and herniated disks.
(Sports Injury)
Osteomyelitis
Bone with infection inside
Myelography
X-rays of the spinal column after injection of the contrast medium into the subarachnoid space via a catheter.
Used when spinal lesion is suspected (herniated disks, tumor
GIVE PRE-EMPTIVE MEDS (LOAD EM UP)
Myelography
- Ask about IODINE/SHELLFISH allergy
- must lie flat for a few hours after (headache, nausea)
- Monitor for neurological changes: tingling/numbness
- Increase fluids to eliminate dye through urine (3000 ml/day)
Uric Acid
-Normally excreted in the urine, LEVELS ARE INCREASED IN GOUT.
Assessment of musculoskeletal system
- Inspection
- Palpation HEAD TO TOE (look for crepitis)
- Active motion- pt able to take own joints through all the movements
- Passive motion- another person moves the joints without assistance from the patient
STOP IF PAIN OR RESISTANT IS MET
Low Back Pain
-Elevate the HOB and flex the knees
Clinical Manifestations of Fractures
- Edema/ Swelling (bleeding into surrounding tissue)
- Pain/Tenderness (muscle spasms)
Hip Fractures
-Affected limb is shorter and externally rotated.
Open Fracture
IFOPEN FRACTURE AND PATIENT HAS DEVELOPED A TEMPERATURE OF 101.4 TWO DAYS LATER, CALL THE DR!!
Reduction
-anatomic realignment of bone fragments (put back in place)
Complications of open fractures
INFECTION- r/t disruption of skin integrity
Open Reduction with Internal Fixation (ORIF)
-Facilitates early ambulation (With an assistive device; walker, crutches)
-The earlier they get out of the hospital the faster they heal becaues theyre more mobile.
Bucks Traction for Fracture Reduction
- Apply a pulling force to attain realignment while counter traction pulls in the opposite direction.
- Skin traction reduces the fracture, diminishes muscle spasms.
Uses body weight as counter weight.
A complication of Bucks traction is pt is unable to dorsiflex the affected foot.
Skeletal Traction
- Aligns injured bones and joints, joint contractures, congenital hip dysplasia
- Forces must be in opposite direction
DO NOT INTERRUPT THE WEIGHT APPLIED TO THE TRACTION.. bone can become unaligned and they have to go back to surgery.
Assess pressure points from groin to toes
1 Complication of Fracture
Fat Embolism
s/s: chest pain, confusion, dyspnea, tachypnea, petechiae of neck and anterior chest wall.
Clinical Manifestations of Compartment Syndrome
-Do regular neurovascular assessments especially in pts with distal humurus or proximal tibial fractures.
Assess the 6 P’s
-Peresthesia (numbness/tingling)
-Pain (distal to the injury) Unrelieved with Narcotics Administration
- Pressure of compartment (rises)
- Pallor
- Paralysis
- Pulselessness (late sign)
EDEMA AND DECREASED PULSE
Clinical manifestations of Compartment Syndrome
Assess for myoglobinuria
- As mucles are damaged, myoglobin is released, and excreted in urine
- Urine will be dark, reddish brown
Collaborative Care Compartment Syndrome
DO NOT elevate about level of the heart.
This raises venous pressure and slow arterial perfusion.
DVT
Especially in hip fractures
Fat Embolism Syndrome
Fat globules in tissue after skeletal injury
-After total joint replacement, spinal fusion, liposuction, crash injuries and bone marrow transplants
S/S of fat embolism
- Occurs 24-48 hrs after surgery
- Chest Pain
- Tachypnea
- Cyanosis
- Tachycardia
- Decrease in PaO2
- Change in LOC
-OXYGEN is #1 priority
Short Arm Cast
-Keep arm elevated above the level of the heart.
Amputation Care
Avoid pillows under surgical extremity to prevent flexion contractures.
Lie on abdomen for 30 min 3-4 times/d.
-Minimize pain (phantom pain) LOAD EM UP
Nursing Interventions for Amputation
- Teach patient to AVOID dangling limb
- Talk to the patient about how the surgery will affect him/her
Reducing the Risk of Osteoporosis
-Diet rich in calcium!!
Sardines, yogurt, skim milk, cheese
Collaborative Care for Osteoporosis
-Encourage walking 30 min; 3x/week
Osteoarthritis
“Wear and tear disease”
-Increases with age, affects only the joints, affects sOBESE people, slowly progressive
Can affect any joint, but usuallly in the knees, hips, spine, and fingers.
Drug therapy for Osteoarthritis
- Tylenol q6hrs (hepatotoxic!)
- ASA & NSAIDS (DONT USE IN COMBINATION)
watch fo G.I bleeding
Lumbar Laminectomy
- Removes a portion of the vertebrae.
- Ruptured disk pushes on the nerves causing pain and dysfunction
- Any post op neuromuscular changes (numbness/tingling)
-Compare findings with pre-op neuromuscular assessment symptoms.
Lumbar Laminectomy Post op
- Assess for bowel and bladder dysfuntion. (Urinary retention;; palpate or bladder scan)
- Place a pillow between legs and turn body as one unit.
S/S of Rhumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Hand disfigurement
Swan-neck deformity
Boutinniere deformities
Diagnostics for RA
-Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Normal is <22mm/hr
Monitors response to treatment (if decreased tx is not working)
-THE ESR IS ALMOST ALWAYS ELEVATED WITH THESE PTS.
Med for RA
Remicade- mouse urine
Hip Arthroplasty
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
- relieves pain and improves function
- implants are cemented in place and bonds to bone
- Cemented procedure may need to be revised.
Nsg interventions post hip
-Elevated Toilet Seats
(hips cant be lower than knees)
-Have pts spouse or someone put on shoes and socks
Total Hip Post
Teach pt they need PROPHYLACTIC antibiotic before dental procedures
-Also teach use of assistive device; walker/ crutches before discharge
Knee Arthroplasty
- POST op exercise is EXTREMELY important
- Isometric quadriceps sitting begins first day post op
GOUT
-Major complication of gout is KIDNEY stones
-hyperuricemia, low grade fever, joint swelling, pain, occurs in one or more joints
**-Usually hx of ETOH use and renal failure. **
Collab. Care of Gout
-Antiinflammatory agents
Colchicine- treats pain for acute attacks
Allopurinal- PREVENTS; helps control serum uric acid levels and prevents future attacks!
KNOW DIFF BETWEEN THE TWO
Causes of Lupus
- Genetic, hormones, symptoms occur after onset of menarche, oral contraceptives, pregnancy.
- SUN EXPOSURE
SLIP SLOP SLAP!!!!
SLIP on a shit
SLOP on some suncreen
SLAP on a hat!
Clinical Manifestations of Lupus
It is chronic multisystem inflammatory disease.
-fever, weight loss, arthralgia, excessive fatigue
severe skin rashes in photosensitive people, teach to avoid sun
wash rash with warm water and use Anti-malarial drugs!
Hematologic Clinical manifestations of lupus
- Anemia
- Coagulopathy HGB 7.8 (LOW)
excessive bleeding