SIP 9: NVA, Doppler and Traction Care

Which is the most early sign of neurovascular compromise?

• Pulseless

• Cold

• Pain

• Swelling

How do you describe this patient skin condition in NVA chart?

• Pale

• Mottled

• Pink

• Cyanotic

Capillary refill more than ____ seconds indication impaired capillary blood supply

Patient just admitted from ED and noted has left neck of femur fracture, which pulse should you start with during NVA?

• Femoral

• Posterial Tibial

• Popliteal

• Dorsalis pedis

Which of the following is a possible complication of using skeletal traction?

I) Muscle atrophy

II) Pin site infection

III) Impaired blood flow

IV) Joint stiffness

• I and II

• I and III

• I, II and III

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a normal artery Doppler waveform?

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Which of the following condition is not recommended for Hamilton Russel traction?

• Intertrochanteric fracture

• Neck of femur fracture

• Shaft of femur fracture

• Sub-trochanteric fracture

Which of the following is not the principles of effective traction?

• Maintain the line of pull

• Ensure patient is always in sitting position

• Maintain continuous traction

• Ensure friction is not interfering with the line of pull

You have a patient who has undergone an above-knee amputation. You have been ordered to perform a bedside Doppler assessment on this patient. What would be the most appropriate location for this Doppler assessment?

• Femoral artery

• Popliteal artery

• Dorsalis pedis artery

• Posterior tibial artery

Your patient has been hospitalized due to right distal humerus fracture. What instructions would you provide to the patient when assessing his motor function?

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