A patient, age 68, has suffered an intertrochanteric fracture of the right hip. Before surgery, to provide support and comfort, an immobilizing device of a ______ is applied
a. Thomas splint
b. Bryant traction
c. Russell traction
d. Buck traction
ANS: D
Buck traction is a form of traction used as a temporary measure to provide support and comfort to a fractured extremity until a more definite treatment is initiated.
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1. Diarrhea 2. Slow heat rate 3. Excessive salivation 4. Reduced urinary output
A patient is arriving to the orthopedic floor from the emergency room
While giving report to the floor nurse, the emergency room nurse states that the patient has a fracture of the nose that has resulted in a skin tear and involvement of the mucous membranes of the nasal passages. The orthopedic nurse is aware that this description likely indicates which type of fracture? A) Compression B) Compound C) Impacted D) Transverse
In order to structure a good review for your NCLEX-RN exam, you should identify your strengths and weaknesses. Some ways to do this are listed below. Which is not necessarily one of these suggestions? a. Use your intuitive knowledge of what you know (strengths) and don't know(weaknesses) as you know yourself the best
b. Complete a self-needs analysis. c. Establish a schedule that allows you to completely cover all material to be learned. d. Purchase one of the NCLEX review books and use it.