NUR 4445 Musculoskeletal
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An interruption in the bone matrix as a result of force being applied that is greater than the bone itself
Answer fractures
- Most common fracture in children
Answer distal forearm
- Other common fractures
, tibia, fibula & femur
Answer clavicle
- fracture is a big red flag for abuse
Answer femur
- fracture etiology
- -bone disease
-malignancy
Answer trauma
- fractures specific to children are due to the bone being less 1 / 2
Answer dense
- salter-harris classification used to distinguish injuries to
Answer growth plates
- S&S fractures
-pain -swelling -abnormal positioning -immobility -eccymosis
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Answer crepitus
- diagnose fractures w -
Answer x-ray
- fracture treatment (mostly outpatient)
- referral
-immobilization with cast, traction
-hospital admission if needed
Answer ortho, surgery
- Cast Care post op (fractures)
- extremity
-Possible ice if soft cast -Skin care -Pain management
-Possible incentive spirometry Elevate
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