Exam 4: NUR254 / NUR 254 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Concepts of Nursing; The Childbearing and Child Caring Families | Study Guide Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Galen
Question:
Types of immobilizations
Answer:
-External fixation:
-bandages,
-casts,
-splits,
-continuous traction,
-external fixators 1 / 4
Question:
Internal fixation
Answer:
Metal implants
Question:
Managing Immobilization
Answer:
- Frequent position changes
- High protein diet
- Suction available at bedside o Hydration
- I&O
- DVT prophylaxis
- ROM exercises
- Diversional acvities/play
- Autonomy
- Child and family support
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Question:
Assessments of fractures: 6 Ps.
Answer:
- Pulse
- pain
- pallor
- paresthesia
- paralysis
- pressure
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Question:
Other assessments of a child in a cast:
Answer:
-assess skin before application,
-elevate extremity.Monitor 6P's Elevation Keep cast clean and dry Report hotspots or unrelieved pain IMMEDIATELY Teach kids to keep stu out of the cast NO blow dryers to dry casts*** can still be wet underneath or cause burns from conduction by way of the cast to the underlying problem Pain 1 hour after pain med? Not good, could be compartment syndrome** Child with paleness, pulselessness and paralysis is NOT GOOD, this pt.would be priority**
Question:
Traction
Answer:
-forward force produced by attaching weight to distal bone. Q2H TURN*
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