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WorksheetsSIP 9: NVA, Doppler and Traction Care
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
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 (a) 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?
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?
