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1
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A tearing of the subcutaneous tissue that results in hemorrhage, edema, or pain

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Contusion

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2
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Blood in soft tissue

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Hematoma

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3
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Torn ligament or ligaments stretched. Swelling pain and immobility occurs

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Sprain

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4
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Small tear in muscle or tednon occuring overtime, pain and edema occur

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Strain

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5
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Break in bone

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Fracture

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6
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What type of fracture is Bone broken but not through skin

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Simple

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7
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Fracture that is broken bone through skin, at great risk for infection

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Compund

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Fracture that is incomplete, one side is broken other side is bent

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Greenstick

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9
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Fracture that is caused by forceful twisting motion

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Spiral

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10
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With a spiral fracture what must we not rule out

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child abuse

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11
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A non-displaced fracture is when

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Bones are still in alignment

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12
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A displaced fracture is when

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Bones have shifted and need to be re-aligned

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13
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No surgery, bones are gently put back into place and cast or traction is applied

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Closed reduction

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14
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Surgical procedure usually requiring pins, rods, or other devices

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Open reduction

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15
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Used when the immobilization required is more that what could be obtained by casting

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Traction

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16
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What are the 4 purposes of traction

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Ensure alignment, Secure corrected position, prevent or treat contracture deformities, and to relieve muscle spasm and back pain

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17
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How do we check pulses during nuerovascular assessment

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Distal to injury or cast, if it is difficult use a doppler

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18
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If the child cannot feel touch on the extremety what can we expect it to be

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compartment syndrome

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19
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What are the excersies called that are used to prevent muscle atrophy and to strenghten muscle

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isometric excersices

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20
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Weights in traction care should

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hang freely and not touch the floor

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21
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Ropes in pulley for traction care should

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Move freely, and not be obstructed

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22
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What is the last thing that child will develop, and when should it advance

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Fine motor coordination, before 7 yo

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23
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By 18 months the child should be able to

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Walk steady

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24
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By 6 years of age the child should be able to in reference to gait

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walk like an adult

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25
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Muscle tone is developed

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Cephalocaudal

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26
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What is psuedoparalysis

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When child is afraid to move extremity because it is going to hurt

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27
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What are the 5 P’s in Neurovasuclar Assessment

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Pain, Pallor, Parasthesia, Paralysis, Pulse

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28
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Tearing of subcutaneous tissue

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Contusion

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29
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Blood in the soft tissue

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Hematoma

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30
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What does RICE stand for and what is it used for

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Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Soft tissue injuires

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31
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When elevating for a soft tissue injury what must we elevate it by

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Above level of heart

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32
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How do we wrap an Ace bandage

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Wrap distal to proximal

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33
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A buckle fracture is also known as a

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Greenstick fracture

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34
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If growth plate is involved what can happen

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Permanent deformitiy

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35
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What are the two things we need to look for, in plaster cast - post op

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Can dry unevenly, can cause pressure

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36
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Why is fiberglass preferred over Plaster (3)

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Drys quicker, lighter, easier to remove

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37
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Spica body casts are from the

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nipple line to ankles

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38
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Why is buttocks kept of bed

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So no compression on sciatic nerve

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39
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What is Volkman’s ischemia

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lack of blood flow

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40
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Skin traction is used for children (age,weight)

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under 3 years old or under 30lbs

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41
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Describe Russels traction

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Weight pulls in two direction, body acts ad counterweight

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42
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Skeletal fraction is

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2 weights hanging from bed frame

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43
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What is patient at risk for in skeletal tracrtion

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risk for infection and immobility

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44
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In skeletal traction, what bone does it go through

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Femur

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45
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Halo traction is used for the

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Neck

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46
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In Bryants traction what does the patient have a risk for

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Volkman’s ischemia

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47
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Inflammation of the bone, staph aureus, and a blood borne infection is

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Osteomyelitis

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48
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What are the 3 S&S of Osteomyelitis

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Fever, Pain, Psuedoparalysis

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49
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With an elevated ESR, and Luekocytosis what can we expect

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Osteomyelitis

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50
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For Osteomyeltiss it is important the the limb affected remains

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immobile

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51
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Breakdown, deferioration of muscles, more common in males

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Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy

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52
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Fatty infilration of muscle cells with tissue breakdown happens in

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Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy

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53
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What are 4 S&S of Duchenne Muscular Dystropy

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Delayed Walking, decreased muscle strength, Lordosis, Clumsiness

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54
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What is the name of the sign and what is it in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Kids cant lift themselves off the floor, grabbing when lifting GOWERS SIGN

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55
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What is the life extpectancy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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early 30s

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56
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Also known as Coxaploma, it is a Degenerative Hip disease

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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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57
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Lack of circulation to femoral head

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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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58
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Can have 4-8 years with limp, cause is unknown,

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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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59
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What usually comec before a diagnosis of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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Trauma or Synovitis

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60
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Bucks traction is mainly done to

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Abduct legs

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61
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What are 3 tx. For Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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Bucks traction, Hip bracing, Maintaining ROM but limiting activity

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62
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What is prognosis for Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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Good-w/ potential for hip degeneration in later years

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63
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tumor that causes deformity and pain

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Benign

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64
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tumor that had development of abnormal cells

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Malignant

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65
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Growth in marrow of long bones. Mets to lungs and other bones, usually occurs after a fracture

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Ewings Sarcoma

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66
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Primary malignant tumor of long bones

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Osteosarcoma

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67
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What is one thing patient does not want to hear that has Osteosarcoma

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Success stories

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68
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What are 3 things we can do for patient post op Osteosarcoma surgery

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Teach about phantom limb pain, PT to prothesis, emotional support

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69
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Arthirits children get that usually follows a strep infection

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Juvenile Rheumathoid Arthritis

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70
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Fever that is x10 days, affects internal organs

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Systemic Fever

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71
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Arthritis in 5 or more joints is called

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Polyarticular

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72
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Arthriits in 4 or less joints is called

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Pauciarticular

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73
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Inflammation of the eyes is called

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Uveitis

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74
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What is the child at risk for who is taking NSAIDS

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ulcers and gastric bleeding

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75
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For kids with juvenile rheumathoid arthritis, we want to prevent Ankylosis which is a

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Joint deformity

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76
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What will excarbate symptoms in Juvenile Rhuemathoid Arthritis

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Poor nutrition

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77
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What can we have child do for Juvenile Rheumathooid Arthritis that might help

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Do alphabet with hands and feet

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78
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When do we usually screen for Scoliosis and how do we confirm

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Between 9-13 confirmed with X-ray

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79
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What is maxiumum weight for a child to carry that has scoliosis

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5 lbs

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80
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What is the tx for Curves under 20 degrees

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Good posture, backpack safety

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81
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What is the tx. For 20-40 degrees (3)

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Bostom Brace, Milwaukee Brace, Daily exercise

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82
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What are 2 tx. For Curves greater than 40 degrees

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Harrington Rods, Spinal Fusion

83
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How long should patient have brace on

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23 hours a day

84
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What can patient experience post op surgery for scoliosis

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Constipation

85
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When can we start p.t. for Scoliosis after surgery

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Minimal pt after 3 days, Intense after 6 weeks

86
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What do we do post op surgery scoliosis

87
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To help skin integrity what can we tell patient to do that has a brace

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Tee shirt underneath brace

88
Q

For sports injuries how long should we apply ice at a time

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20 minutes on/off

89
Q

Brusing in the peri-area is usually a sign of

90
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Otitis media simply is a

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Ear infection

91
Q

Second hand smoke can sometimes damage the ulna resulting in a

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Otitis media

92
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What are 3 ways to get Otitis media

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Haemophilus Influenzae, Baby w/ bottle in bed, Second hand smoke

93
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What are 4 things we see for children who develop Otitis media

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Pulling on ear, Irritability, Fever, Vomiting/Diarhhea

94
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After ear drops what must we have child do

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Lay still for 5 min

95
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What do we use in the ear for tx. Of Otitis Media

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Broad Spectrum Antibiotic

96
Q

How do we place eyedrops for children under 3 years

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ear lobe down and back

97
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How do we place eyedrops for children over 3 years

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Pinna up and back

98
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It is important that we do not place what in childs ear

99
Q

Common procedure that we do to drain fluid from straight eustacian tube

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Myringotomy

100
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What are 4 things we must do/ look out for post Myringectomy

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keep ears dry, ear plugs, no submerging head under water, monitor for tube falling out

101
Q

Hearing impairment prenataly usually comes from what two things

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Viral infection, garman measles

102
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Acquired deafness usally comes from what 4 things

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Measles, Mumps, Meningitis, and exposure to loud noise

103
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What are 3 things we can do to better communication in imparied hearing

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Gain child attention before speaking, face at eye level, proper care of hearing devices

104
Q

What is the eye chart called

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Snelly chart

105
Q

Increased oxygen can usually lead to

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Eye problems, Retinopathy or Nueropathy

106
Q

Irregular shaped cornea or lens, that causes blurry vision is called

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Astigmitism

107
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Astigmitism is usally tx. With

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Corrective lenses

108
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Wandering, lazy eye, due to decreased muscle is called

109
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What does child do frequently that has Amblyopia

A

Cover bad eye when trying to focus

110
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What is the tx. For Amblyopia

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Patch good eye 22 out of 24 hrs a day

111
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Ambylopia can occur up to how many years old

112
Q

Unable to focus eyes at sametime also called cross eyed

A

Strabismus

113
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What are two tx for Strabismus

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Alternating patches in unaffected eye, training excercis (Vision therapy)

114
Q

Children with Conjuctivitis usually wake up with very dry eyes, what can we do

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Warm compress to ears, wipe from inner to outer

115
Q

Bleeding into the anterior chamber of the eye

116
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How does Hyphemas usually happen

A

Blunt trauma or penetration

117
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Children with Hyphemas should be on strict bed rest for how long

118
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How do we tx. Hyphemas (3)

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Strict bed rest, Both eyes patched, CBR to prevent increase of IOP

119
Q

Retinoblastomas usually develops when

120
Q

What is one way we can pre-diagnose Retinoblastoma

A

Light does not refrect properly (pictures)

121
Q

Malignant tumor Chromosone 13 defieceny

A

Retinoblastoma

122
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Cats eye is associated with

A

Retinoblastoma

123
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Cryosurgery is used for what and why

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Retinoblastoma, best and least invasive

124
Q

Freezing by lazer used for Retinoblastoma

A

Cryosurgery

125
Q

Enucleation is the

A

Removal of eye

126
Q

Tx. That destorys blood vessels by laser used for Retinoblastoma

A

Photocoagulation

127
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What are 3 nursing responsicbilties for Retinoblastoma

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Elbow restraints, protect pressure dressing, eye prothess

128
Q

Commuted fractures are usually what related

129
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For kids in bryants traction we should always observe for

A

risk of aspiration

130
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Osteomyeltitis usually happens in kids who (2)

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Don̥t wear shoes, step on a pebble

131
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Elevated Serum levels can usually mean

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Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy

132
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Kids with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy tend to have a overgrown

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Calf muscle

133
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Anemia usually occurs due to

A

Ewings Sarcoma

134
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Meningitis can usually lead to

135
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What do we do to children prior toMRI and ct scan to make compliance easier?

A

Sedate patient

136
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In a neuro vascular check what do we look for

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PainPallorParasthesiaParalysisBilateral pulsePolarCapillary refill

137
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What is a contusion

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Tearing of subcutaneous tissue

138
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Blood in the soft tissue

139
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What is a sprain

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Torn ligaments

140
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What is a strain

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Small tear in muscle or tendon

141
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Treatment for soft tissue injury

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Rest (non weight bearing)IceCompressionElevation

142
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Two common fractures in children

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Green stick and buckle fracture (wrist)

143
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What is Bryant’s traction

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Skin traction used for children under 3 years old or 30 lbsUsed for dislocated hip or femur fractureButtocks is kept off bedRisk for aspirationRisk for volkmans ischemia

144
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What is Russell’s traction

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Weight pulls in two directionsVertical and horizontalBody acts as counter weight

145
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Responsibility for traction

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Applied and removed by MDWeights hang freely Pin careNV checksObserve for infection, compliance, and constipation

146
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What is osteomyelitis

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Inflammation of the bone caused by staph

147
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What is Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy?

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Progressive neuromuscular disease. Hereditary recessive, occurs in males. Fatty infiltration of muscle cells (breakdown)

148
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Signs and symptoms of DMD

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Delayed walkingDecrease muscle strengthClumsiness (no fine motor skills)Increase lordosisGowers signOver developed calve muscles

149
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What is Gowers sign

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Difficulty getting up from sitting position. Holding calves to get up

150
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What is the prognosis with DMD and what care do we provide for patients with the disease?

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Poor prognosis life expectancy is early 30s. Prevention of complications is main goal.

151
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When is DMD usually diagnosed

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4-5 years of age

152
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What is another name for legg-calve-perthes disease

153
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What is Coxaplana

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Lack of circulation to the femoral head - slips out of acetabulum

154
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What is the cause of Coxaplana and how does it develop?

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Unknown cause - results from trauma or synovitis prior

155
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What test is done to diagnose Coxaplana?

156
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How long is treatment for Coxaplana?

157
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What is the treatments for Coxaplana?

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Bucks tractionHip bracing to ABDUCT hips/legsMaintain ROMLimit activity during treatment

158
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What is the prognosis for Coxaplana?

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Good however there’s a potential for hip degeneration in later years

159
Q

Where do bone rumors usually develop?

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In the long bones

160
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What is Ewing’s sarcoma?

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Tumor growth in the marrow of long bones

161
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What is the problem with Ewing’s sarcoma?

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It can metastasize to the lungs and other bones

162
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S&S of Ewing’s sarcoma

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PainPossible mass at sitePossible fracture

163
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What is osteosarcoma?

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Primary malignant tumor of long bones. Also mets to lungs

164
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Signs and symptoms of osteosarcoma

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Pain, limited mobility, obvious tumor mass

165
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What is the treatment for osteosarcoma

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Amputation and chemo

166
Q

What is given after amputation of affected limb in osteosarcoma for patient to return to a normal life

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Possible prosthesis

167
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What can cause juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

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Chronic strep infection

168
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Systemic RA

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Fever for 10 days, internal organs affected

169
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Polyarticular

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Arthritis in 5 or more joints

170
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Pauciarticular

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Arthritis in 4 or less joints

171
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S&S of JRA

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Swollen jointsEnlarged liver & spleenAnemia, anorexia, rashPericarditis, myocarditis, uveitis (inflammation of anterior chamber in eye)

172
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What test would be elevated in JRA?

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ANA & the tests associated with Lupus

173
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Treatment for JRA

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NSAIDs, heat packs/hot showersGood nutritionImmunizationsCorticosteroids

174
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What does uveitis lead to

175
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How can we do range of motion for a child with JRA

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Play with child (catch, dance, etc)

176
Q

Drug of choice for JRA

177
Q

What is the problem with NSAIDS

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They are gastrotoxic therefore take with food/milk

178
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What medication is acceptable to use in children with JRA that would otherwise not be acceptable

179
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What is ankylosis and how is it prevented

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Joint deformity and ROM will prevent it

180
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What will affect immunizations in JRA

A

The steroid therapy the patient is on

181
Q

What is wax & wane in JRA

A

On and off symptoms (exacerbations)

182
Q

What is scoliosis

A

S like curvature of spine

183
Q

What is functional scoliosis

A

Poor posture

184
Q

What is structural scoliosis

A

CongenitalNeuromuscular Idiopathic

185
Q

How is scoliosis tested for

A

Patient bends over - dr feels spineX ray

186
Q

What is treatment for curves under 20 degrees

A

Good posturebackpack safety

187
Q

Treatment for curves 20-40 degrees

A

Boston braceMilwaukee braceDaily exercise

188
Q

Treatment for curves greater than 40 degrees

A

Harrington rodsSpinal fusion

189
Q

How long does patient wear back brace

A

23 hours a day for 2-3 years

190
Q

How do we protect skin integrity when patient with scoliosis wears brace

A

Light tee shirt under brace

191
Q

How long patient in hospital after surgery for scoliosis

A

48-72 hours

192
Q

When does physical therapy start for back surgery in scoliosis

A

4-6 weeks after surgery

193
Q

What do we do directly after sport injury

A

Ice 20 min on and off for first 24 hours

194
Q

A disorder in which the blood supply to the epiphyses of the bone is disrupted

A

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

195
Q

Bucks extension is also called a

A

Skin traction

196
Q

A yellow bruise lasts approximately

197
Q

One of the most common causes of death in a child with muscular dystrophy is

A

Cardiac Failure

198
Q

What type of traction would the nurse expect to be used for a 20-month old who has a fractured femur

199
Q

Fracture involving the epiphyseal plate can result in

A

impaired bone growth

200
Q

X-linked disorder

A

Duchennes muscular dystrophy

201
Q

Most common tx. for Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease is

A

Ambulation-abduction casts or braces

202
Q

What finding in any traction should be reported ASAP

A

Tingling in toes, hands

203
Q

Uveitis is found in

A

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

204
Q

Describe how we would find childs legs in Bryants traction

A

Legs at right angles to the body

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