Worksheetsfracturs and soft tissue injuries
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
Nurses should always consider the need to assess for potential complications in immobilized patients.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent fractures?
Wearing helmets
Ignoring safety rules
Using seat belts
Educating about safety precautions
Which of the following is NOT a vascular assessment component?
Color
Temperature
Sensation
Capillary refill
Match the nerve to the motor function for the upper extremity:
Flex and extend wrist or fingers
Ulnar nerve
Abduct fingers
Median nerve
Oppose thumb and small finger
Radial nerve
Neurovascular assessment should always be included in a physical assessment, especially with any injury to an extremity.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a precaution for an X-ray diagnostic study?
Must remain still during the study
No radiopaque objects on the patient
Contrast is nephrotoxic
Identify if patient is/could be pregnant
Which of the following is a key precaution for MRI studies?
Ensure no metal
Contrast is iodine based
No need to remain still
Radiation can have impact on fertility
Which of the following is described as a partial dislocation?
Sprain
Strain
Subluxation
Fracture
Which of the following is a type of soft tissue injury?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Bone fracture
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Most fractures are due to which of the following?
Disease
Trauma
Infection
Congenital defects
Some fractures are secondary to disease. Which of the following diseases are mentioned as causes of pathologic fractures?
A) Cancer and Osteoporosis
B) Diabetes and Hypertension
C) Arthritis and Asthma
D) Tuberculosis and Influenza
Classifications of fractures include: Open vs. closed.
True
False
Classifications of fractures include: Complete vs. incomplete.
True
False
Classifications of fractures include: Direction of fracture line.
True
False
Classifications of fractures include: Displaced vs. non-displaced.
True
False
Displaced fractures are often comminuted (multiple fragments).
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing fracture healing?
A) Age
B) Blood supply
C) Eye color
D) Poor nutrition
Excessive movement can negatively influence fracture healing.
True
False
Poor nutrition can slow down the process of fracture healing.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a complication of fracture healing?
A) Delayed union
B) Nonunion
C) Malunion
D) Osteoporosis
Which of the following is an initial intervention for fractures:
Assess circulation, airway, and breathing
Monitor for compartment syndrome
Assess pain
Monitor for fat embolism syndrome
You should try to straighten fractured or dislocated joints as an initial intervention in fracture emergency care.
True
False
What are the goals for fracture treatment?
Anatomic realignment through reduction
Immobilization
Restore normal/near normal function
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic assessment/study for fractures?
H & P
X-ray
CT scan
Blood pressure measurement
Which of the following is applied during closed reduction?
Surgery
Traction and countertraction
Physical therapy
None of the above
Immobilization after a fracture can be achieved using which of the following?
Cast
Splint
Brace
Longer-term traction
All of the above
Open reduction involves surgical realignment when manual realignment isn't enough.
True
False
Internal fixation (ORIF) uses hardware inside the body to stabilize the fracture. What is a potential risk of this method?
Decreased risk of infection
Increased risk of infection
No risk of infection
None of the above
What is a benefit of internal fixation (ORIF)?
Earlier ambulation
Less complications from immobility
Both A and B
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of traction?
Reduce pain and muscle spasm
Immobilize joint or body part
Increase muscle mass
Reduce fracture or dislocation
Which of the following is a purpose of traction?
Promote active and passive ROM
Decrease joint space
Cause muscle atrophy
Increase infection risk
Traction and countertraction are used together to attain alignment.
True
False
Which of the following is applied to the skin and used with 5-10 lbs. of weight to reduce muscle spasm?
Buck's traction
Skeletal traction
Cervical traction
Pelvic traction
Which of the following is an example of skeletal traction?
Balanced suspension traction
Skin traction
Cast immobilization
Splinting
Too much weight in skeletal traction can lead to which of the following complications?
Delayed union or nonunion
Infection
Muscle spasm
Fracture
Which of the following is NOT a part of nursing management for fractures?
Assess skin integrity
Maintain continuous traction
Remove weights frequently
Prevent contractures
There should be slack in the rope when managing traction for fractures.
True
False
Which of the following is a complication that should be prevented in patients with fractures? Choose the correct option.
Infection
Hypertension
Diabetes
Asthma
