Orthopaedic Nursing Flashcards

1
Q

Injuries expected to be admitted for orthopaedic problem?

A
Fractures
Sports injuries 
Dislocations
Subluxation 
Spinal cord injuries 
Amputations 
Degeneration
Bone tumours
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2
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Nursing assessment before mobilizing the patient?

A
Orders/restrictions 
Pain (guarding)
Medications 
Lab values/vitals 
Neurological assessment LOC
Ability to follow direction 
Cardiovascular assessment (CWMS)
Musculoskeletal (bridging)
Resp assessment (SpO2)
Dangling legs and redoing assessment
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3
Q

Lifestyle/hx that may affect mobility?

A

Smoking -resp status, exercise response
Nutrition -muscle atrophy
Hx of falls
Mobility aids previously used

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4
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Info to gather from patient and family?

A

Head to toe assessment data
Habits/patterns
Mood or outlook
DOH

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5
Q

Nursing diagnosis for trying to mobilize patient?

A

Acute pain
Activity intolerance
Anxiety
Injury

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6
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Assessment while mobilizing?

A
Signs of fatigue 
Relying on you 
Showing signs of confusion 
Subjective data from patient 
Pain
Safety
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7
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What is MAP?

A

Average pressure in arterial vessels during one whole cardiac cycle

*oxygenated blood (perfusion)

Low MAP= deceased perfusion
High MAP= increased work for heart

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