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WorksheetsQUIZ 2
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
A client who has had a plaster of Paris cast applied to his forearm is receiving painmedication. To detect early manifestations of compartment syndrome, which of theseassessments should the nurse make?
Observe the color of the fingers
Palpate the radial pulse under the cast
Check the cast for odor and drainage
Evaluate the response to analgesics
While caring for a client with a newly applied plaster of Paris cast, the nurse makesnote of all the following conditions. Which assessment finding requires immeditenotification of the physician?
Moderate pain, as reported by the client
Report, by client, the heat is being felt under the cast
Presence of slight edema of the toes of the casted foot
Onset of paralysis in the toes of the casted foot
One method of assessing for sign of circulatory impairment in a client with a
fractured femur is to ask the client to
Cough and deep breathe
Turn himself in bed
Perform biceps exercise
Wiggle his toes
The best reason for immobilizing a broken bone is to:
reduce pain
assist with walking
decrease swelling
prevent further injury
A break in a bone is called a(an):
rx
hx
fx
tx
Injuries to bones and joints are common in accidents and
falls
self imposed injuries
motion
fractures
Another name for a simple fracture is:
open
closed
dislocated
sprain
All of the following S/S may appear with a person experiencing a fracture except:
deformity
maintain R
swelling/discoloration
full ROM
Device used to immobilize injured parts with fractures and dislocations is called a(n):
splint
split
bandage
gauze
What is POP stands for in back slab application?
Pre-op Plaster
Plaster of Paris
Post-op Plaster
Pre-op Procedure
What is one indication for POP back slab arm from the list below?
Distal Radius and Ulna fractures
Tibia/Fibula fractures
Facial fractures
Rib fractures
How many layers of back slab needed normally?
5-6
1-2
8-10
15-20
What type of medication needed for this procedure?
Pain relief
Muscle relaxant
Calming meds
General Anaesthesia
What does post-procedure care include?
Nothing
Send home
Check circulation, limb function & Xray if needed.
Food and accommodation.
What are the two potential complications associated with back slab application?
Further fracture
Chest pain
Neck pain
Thermal burns, Abrasions, or pressure sores
How do we position patient and his/her elbow?
Make the patient lie down with elbow above head.
Make the patient stand up with elbow stretched.
Bend down with elbow on the side of the body.
Sitting with elbow supported on table and flexed to 90 degrees.
How many layers of cotton padding needed for the procedure?
10-12
8-10
2-3
14-16
