Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

NURS 3000 > Fractures > Flashcards

Fractures Flashcards

1
Q

What is an open fracture?

A

Skin broken, exposing bone, soft tissue injury.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is a complete fracture?

A

Break completely through.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is an incomplete fracture?

A

Partly broken across bone shaft.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is a displaced fracutre?

A

two ends of broken bone separated from one another. Out of normal positions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is a comminuted or oblique fracture?

A

More than 2 fragments.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is a non-displaced fracutre?

A

Periosteum is intact across fracture, bone still aligned.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the CM of a fracture?

A

Pain, decreased functioning, inability to weight bear, deformity, ecchymosis, crepitation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the stages of fracture healing?

A

Fracture hematoma, granulation tissue, callus formation, ossification, consolidation, remodelling.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is a closed reduction?

A

Nonsurgical, manual realignment. Traction and counteraction applied to bone fragments to restore position, length, and alignment.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is an open reduction?

A

Correction of bone alignment through surgery.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are external fixations?

A

Rods and pins on outside of body.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are internal fixations?

A

Pins, plates, intramedullary rods, metal and bioabsorbable screws.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are some complications of fractures?

A

Bone infection, bone union, AVN, blood vessel and nerve damage.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is compartment syndrome?

A

Swelling and increased pressure with limited space, compromises function of blood vessels, nerves, tendons. Caused by restrictive dressings, splints, casts, excessive traction, premature closure of fascia.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is venous thrombo-embolism?

A

Blood clot from injury.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is fat embolism syndrome?

A

Systemic fat globules from fractures that are distributed into tissues. Occurs in long bone fractures, ribs and pelvis.

17
Q

What are the CM of a fat embolism?

A

Acute respiratory distress syndrome, chest pain, tachypnea, cyanosis, apprehension, tachycardia.

18
Q

What is a colles fracture?

A

Distal radius, most common in adults.

19
Q

What is a humerus fracture?

A

Common in YA. CM- displacement, shortened extermity, abnormal mobility and pain.

20
Q

What is a capital hip fracture?

A

Fracture of head of femur.

21
Q

What is a subtrochanteric hip fracture?

A

Occurs below lesser trochanter.

22
Q

What is a tibia fracture?

A

Stress fracture usually, may develop compartment syndrome.

23
Q

What is an amputation?

A

Often b/c of PVD, atherosclerosis, and DM in older adults. Dx: hx, physical exam, venography.

NURS 3000 (11 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions