NURS 237 Mobility

Which of the following is an early complication of fracture healing?

• Delayed Union

• Nonunion

• Compartment Syndrome

• Avascular Necrosis

Answer explanation

Early complications of fracture healing include shock, fat embolism syndrome, compartment syndrome, and thromboembolic complication such as DVT and PE.

Name one of the 5 P's of compartment syndrome

Answer explanation

Pain

Paralysis

Paresthesia

Pallor

Pulselessness

Traction would be removed when the patient no longer has pain.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Traction will only be removed from the patient once the bone has properly healed.

Draw a broken bone.

Which nursing intervention is NOT recommended to prevent post op complications after a joint replacement?

• Deep Breathing Exercises

• Early Ambulation

• Pain Management

• Frequent Voiding

The complication that is more likely occur with fracture of long bones, pelvis bones, or crush injuries.

• Necrosis of Limb

• Pleural Effusion

• Fat Embolus

• Compartment Syndrome

When a patient needs an _______ it if often due to progressive peripheral vascular disease.

Proper nursing assessment is the BEST way to prevent post operative complications?

• Yes

• No