Ch. 63 Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery (Unit 4)

Question 1

Sprain

Answer 1

an injury to ligaments surrounding a joint, usually caused by wrenching or twisting motion.

Question 2

Strain

Answer 2

An excessive stretching of a muscle and its fascial sheath, often involving a tendon.

Question 3

Nursing Care for sprains and strains

Answer 3

R- rest
I- ice
C- compression
E- elevation

Question 4

Tendons

Answer 4

Connect muscle to bone

Question 5

Ligaments

Answer 5

Connect bone to bone

Question 6

5 Ps (Fractures)

Answer 6

Pain
Pulse
Pallor 
Paresthesia
Paralysis

Question 7

Strain and sprain symptoms:

Answer 7

Pain, edema, and decrease in function

Question 8

If there is a break in skin integrity or open fracture, what is administered

Answer 8

Tetanus and diphtheria prophylaxis

Question 9

For open fracture, large tissue defects, or mangled extremity what is administered

Answer 9

Antibiotic prophylaxis

Question 10

Ice application should not exceed

Answer 10

30 min per application

Question 11

Heat application is given no more than

Answer 11

20-30 min

Question 12

Acute intervention for sprains or strains

Answer 12

1) Stop activity and limit movement
2) Apply ice compresses to injured areas
3) Compress the involved extremity
4) Elevate the extremity
5) Provide analgesia