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NUR 2356 / NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I Exam 2 Review / MDC I Exam 2 Review | Highly Rated , Questions and Answers| Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College 1. Risk factors of immobility related... to the Genitourinary (GU) System - Causes stagnant urine, leading to increase in urinary tract infections (UTIs) - Kidney stone formation 2. Stages of Bone Healing - Stage 1: 24-72 hrs; o Hematoma forms at site of fracture - -Stage 2: Occurs in 2 days-2 wks; o hematoma to granulation; o prompts formation of fibrocartilage, providing the foundation for bone healing - -Stage 3: Within 3-6 wks o Callus formation o fracture site is surrounded by new vascular tissue (callus formation-beginning of non-bony union); occurs as a result of vascular & cellular proliferation - Stage 4: 3-8 wks o Osteoblastic proliferation o the callus is gradually reabsorbed & transferred into bone (osteoblastic proliferation) - Stage 5: o Consolidation & remodeling of bone; o can start as early as 4-6 wks after fracture & can continue up to 1 yr; depends on severity of injury, age, & health of pt. 3. When assessing the site for possible fractures observe for what? - -Change in bone alignment - -Internal/external rotation o limbs - -One or more bones may be dislocated - -Extremity Shortening - -Change in bone shape - -Ecchymosis (bruising) over the area of the fracture 4. How do you properly lift/carry objects? - Close to body, lift with BLE not w/ back, lift bed to waist, low center of gravity 5. What is RICE? Non-pharm interventions - Rest, - ice, - compression, & - elevation 6. What labs are used to assess for hemorrhage? - Hemoglobin & hematocrit 7. What does the nurse teach for pt's with Meniere's disease? - Teach them to move head slowly to prevent worsening of the vertigo, reduce sodium intake, and reduce or stop smoking, continue medications. 8. What is the eye exam for cataracts? - Snellen Chart to assess for vision loss, visual sensory perception, & ophthalmoscope. 9. What is used to test for glaucoma? - Tonometer to measure the IOP 10. What labs are used to assess for the amount of soft tissue damage with fracture? - ESR- Elevated sedimentation rate 11. What would elevated WBCs during a fx healing indicate? - Bone infection 12. What 2 minerals may be elevated during the healing process of a fx? - Serum calcium & phosphorous 13. Turning palm of hand towards the ceiling (supination), and then towards the floor (pronation) - Internal and External Rotation 14. Touching the thumb to each finger of the hand one at a time - Opposition 15. Non-pharmacological interventions for joint pain [Show More]

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