ORTHOPEDIC NURSING 3 Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers
There is also abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the
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Is usually caused by an injury to the brain during pregnancy, around the time of birth, or shortly after. It can also have a variety of conditions such as motor and postural abnormalities that are noted during early development - CORRECT ANSWER Cerebral palsy
An inherited connective tissue diorder which include an extremely tall, slender build, a narrow face, loose joints, and spinal or chest wall abnormalities and can harm many different body systems, including your heart and blood vessels, eyes, skin, and skeleton. In some cases, the damage may be relatively mild, but in others, it can be severe - CORRECT ANSWER Marfan syndrome
Congenital deformity of the foot, the most common form is talipes equinovares in which the foot is fixed in an abducted and inverted position with plantar flexion - CORRECT ANSWER Clubfoot
(+) test indicate that the hip is unstable with increased risk of dislocation. This maneuver is performed by abducting the hip while pushing the thih posteriorly. If the hip goes out of the socket it is called dislocable and the test is termed "positive" - CORRECT ANSWER Barlow's sign
(+) sign refers to the feeling of the femoral head slipping forward into the acetabulum when forward pressure is exerted from behind the greater tronchanter and the knee is held laterally. The sign indiciate dislocation - CORRECT ANSWER Ortalani's sign
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure which involves - CORRECT ANSWER Removal of parts of one or more vertebrae
What kind of cast is best known for coxa plana in which long leg cast to both lower extremities is best applied - CORRECT ANSWER Spica cast
A prolonged muscle contraction in which the neck muscles, particularly the sternocleidomastoid muscle, contract involuntarily causing the head to turn. It can be genetic (inherited), or be acquired secondary to damage to the nervous system or muscles - CORRECT ANSWER Torticollis
A method that delivers excellent correction of clubfoot without the associated risks and complications of major foot surgery - CORRECT ANSWER Ponsetti method
In clubfoot, before the application of the final cast, the physician usually performs a non-invasive surgery, where there is an Achilles tendon lengthening. The incision is so small that no stictching is required - CORRECT ANSWER Tenotomy
A kind of fracture which represent the distal radius w/ dorsal and radial angulation and backward displacement and does not extend on joint space associate w/ ulnar styloid - CORRECT ANSWER Colle's fracture
A kind of fracture in which the location is in the humerus bone, elbow or upper arm. Where the dunlop traction is applied to facilitate alignment - CORRECT ANSWER Supracondylar fracture
Sometime called infantile paralysis, is an acute viral infectious disease spread from person to person, primarily via the fecal-oral route. Is caused by infection with a member of the genus enterovirus known as poliovirus - CORRECT ANSWER Poliomyelitis
The most common type of arthritis and a progressive loss of joint cartilage. Which commonly affects the hands, feet, spine, hips, and knees. Also known as the wear-tear biological tagging theory - CORRECT ANSWER BONUS
A bone condition which affects the blood vessels. This causes an increase in blood supply to the area, and as a resul may feel warmer than usual. - CORRECT ANSWER Coxa plana
A slipped disk along the spinal cord. The condition occurs when all or part of the soft center of a spinal disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk - CORRECT ANSWER Kyphosis
The act of pulling and drawing which is associated with the counter traction - CORRECT ANSWER Traction
Is a break in the continuity of a bone, separating it into two or more parts, which is reffered to as fragments - CORRECT ANSWER Fracture
A type of fracture in which one side of a bone is broken and the other side is bent - CORRECT ANSWER Greenstick
A type of brace which is indicated for clubfoot - CORRECT ANSWER Dennis brown
A type of hardware that is indicated for fracture of the patella - CORRECT ANSWER Tension bond wiring
A type of cast that is indicated for fracture of shaft of the humerus - CORRECT ANSWER Functional cast
The most common malignant bone tumor is - CORRECT ANSWER Osteogenic osteosarcoma
Mother juan asks the nurse when the cast will be removed. The nurse responds: - CORRECT ANSWER Removed in weekly basis, usally within 6 weeks
A 3 month old infant who has severe torticollis presents with the head rotated to the left and the side bent to the right. Which of the following muscle is shortened - CORRECT ANSWER Right middle trazpezius
Pre op explanation for scoliosis and post op after surgery explained. Until a cast or brace is applied, she will be positioned - CORRECT ANSWER Sitting upright
To prevent edema on the site of sprain, the nurse should do which of the following - CORRECT ANSWER Apply cold compress for 72 hours
A fracture is suspected when the nurse observes the following except - CORRECT ANSWER Increase in the length of the limb
Nursing responsibility after lumbar laminectomy - CORRECT ANSWER Use logrolling technique
Indications that client with frature of the leg and experiencing compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Increased pressure on the limited space
Carpel tunnel syndrome occurs due to the injury of which of the following nerve - CORRECT ANSWER Median nerve
A 2 year old has a fracture on the left femur. He is placed in Bryant's traction and the reason for elevations of both of his legs is - CORRECT ANSWER His weight is not adequate to provide sufficient countertraction, so his body must be used
Patient with scoliosis attain to have a maximum effect of milwaukee brace, the nurse gives instructions except - CORRECT ANSWER Wear brace for 23 hours in a day
Effective BST must be maintained, the nursing measures must be obtained except - CORRECT ANSWER Remove weight intermittently
In right hip replacement for arthritis, the patient is placed in which fo the following positions after hip prosthesis - CORRECT ANSWER The right legt adducted
A patient has been diagnosed to have rheumatoid arthritis; the following s/sx - CORRECT ANSWER Pain on non-use of joint nodules, elevated ESR
Which of the nuring action is inappropriate when caring for the client with cast - CORRECT ANSWER Support newly casted extremity with the palm of the hand
Baby james 2 years old was diagnosed to have CHD. What type of traction will apply to the patient - CORRECT ANSWER Bryant's traction
One day, Mr. Suave fell from a mango tree sustained of fracture on his left wrist and finger with bleeding. What would be the management? - CORRECT ANSWER Short arm posterior mold
OR nurse davis used to lift things without proper body mechanics. In your knowledge about ortho nuring. What would be the possible result of this - CORRECT ANSWER HNP
In Phil Orthopedic center, patient with cervical spine fracture applied head halter traction. What would be the possible position - CORRECT ANSWER Prone position
Patient Chris was diagnosed of having Buerger's disease, upon assessment you noticed the following s/sx except - CORRECT ANSWER BONUS
Arnold was admitted at POC due to fracture in his left lower extremity. X-ray shows fracture at the distal third of the tibia and fibula was broken and the upper third was bent. What kind of fracture does Arnold have? - CORRECT ANSWER Greenstick
One week old juan was born with a talipes equinovarus (clubfoot). For application of the cast, the nurse teaches how to keep the cast clean and dry and the importance of maintaining circulation in the leg. The nurse explains that she should - CORRECT ANSWER Blanch the big toe of the affected food and observe for a rapid return of color once each day
Mother juan asks the nurse when the cast will be removed. The nurse responds - CORRECT ANSWER Removed in weekly basis, usually within 6 weeks
Mother is concered about the development of his son because of the delayed moving of his legs during early infancy. The nurse reassure that the legs are not used because development proceeds from the - CORRECT ANSWER Arms to the upper trunk and the from legs to lower trunk
The nurse examines a CHD neonate would indentify Galeazzi's sign when there there is - CORRECT ANSWER Shortening of the limb on the affected side
CHD left gluteal fold is higher than the right leg is suspected: to confirm the diagnosis, the nurse should observe for - CORRECT ANSWER Resistance of the left le when both legs are flexed and then abducted
Osteogenesis imperfecta commonly known as - CORRECT ANSWER Brittle bone [Show Less]