Arthritis, Connective Tissue Disorders

Question 1

Pain control for Joint replacement surgery?

Answer 1

Peripheral nerve blockade or

continuous femoral nerve blockade (CFNB)

Question 2

what should they be able to do even though they have peripheral nerve blocker?

Answer 2

dorsiflex and plantarflex the affected foot - if not: let surgeon know

Question 3

what are 3 of 7 ways to prevent hip dislocation/ subluxation?

extra points for naming all 7

Answer 3

1. Use abduction pillow,
2. don’t cross legs,
3. use walker,
4. don’t bend hips more than 90 degrees,
5. no sex,
6. pain management,
7. don’t over exert

Question 4

T/F

Aseptic technique for dressing changes with arthroplasty

Answer 4

True