LaSharita Shared "Copy of Test 5" - 27 Picmonics
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Copy of Test 5
Hip Surgery
- Neurovascular Assessment
- No 90 Degree Hip Flexion
- No Adduction
- No Internal Rotation
- Avoid Turning on Affected Side
- Considerations
- Thromboembolism Prevention
2 mins
Osteoporosis Interventions
- Increased Calcium Intake
- Vitamin D Supplements
- Bisphosphonates
- Raloxifene
- Denosumab
- Calcitonin
- Teriparatide
- Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scan
- Weight Bearing Exercises
2 mins
Types of Fractures
- Nondisplaced
- Displaced
- Incomplete
- Complete
- Closed
- Open
- Direction of Fracture Line
2 mins
Osteomyelitis
- Cause/Mechanism
- Bone Infection
- Assessment
- Warmth
- Edema
- Constant Bone Pain
- Fever
- Interventions
- IV Antibiotics
- Implanted Beads
- Hyperbaric Oxygen
- Surgical Removal of Ischemic Tissue
- Considerations
- Elevated ESR
3 mins
Osteoarthritis Assessment
- Mechanism
- Aging
- Articular Cartilage Destruction
- Biomechanical Stress
- Signs and Symptoms
- Asymmetric
- Pain Decreases with Rest
- Morning Stiffness under 30 Minutes
- Crepitus
- DIP and PIP Joints
1 min
Hip Fracture
- Assessment
- External Rotation
- Muscle Spasms
- Shortened Leg
- Pain
- Interventions
- Buck's Traction
- Analgesics
- Surgery
- Considerations
- Avascular Necrosis
1 min
Osteoporosis Assessment
- Highest Risk
- Postmenopausal Women
- Long Term Corticosteroids
- Assessment
- Kyphosis
- Dowager's Hump
- Loss of Height
- Back Pain
- Pathologic Fractures
- Spinal Compression Fracture
1 min
Osteoarthritis Interventions
- Lifestyle Modifications
- Balance Rest and Activity
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Heat and Cold Applications
- Drug Therapy
- Intra-articular Injection
- NSAIDs
- Considerations
- Reconstructive Joint Surgery
1 min
Rheumatoid Arthritis Interventions
- Lifestyle Modifications
- Heat and Cold Applications
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Balance Rest and Activity
- Drug Therapy
- NSAIDs
- DMARDs
- Glucocorticoids
- Considerations
- PT/OT
- Reconstructive Joint Surgery
2 mins
Compartment Syndrome Assessment
- Mechanism
- Trauma
- Increased Pressure
- Compressed Nerves and Blood Vessels
- Assessment
- 1 or more of 6 P's
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
- Considerations
- May take Days to develop
- Early Detection
- Ischemia
- Damage often Irreversible
2 mins
Compartment Syndrome Interventions
- Interventions
- Frequent Neurovascular Assessments
- Evaluate Pain
- Do Not Elevate Extremity
- Remove or Loosen Restrictive Items
- Fasciotomy
- Amputation
- Considerations
- Infection
- Monitor Urine Output
2 mins
Scoliosis
- Assessment
- S Shaped Lateral Spinal Rotation
- Unequal Shoulder and Scapula Height
- Uneven Gait
- Impaired Oxygenation
- Hump when Bending Forward
- Interventions
- Body Braces
- Worn 23 Hours/Day
- Surgery
- Considerations
- Adolescent Screening
3 mins
Alendronate (Fosamax)
- Mechanism
- Inhibits Osteoclasts
- Indications
- Osteoporosis
- Paget's Disease
- Side Effects
- Esophageal Ulcers
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Vision Changes
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
- Considerations
- Take on Empty Stomach
- Remain Upright
2 mins
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
- Mechanism
- Inhibits Platelet Aggregation
- NSAID
- Indications
- Thrombotic Event Prevention
- General Pain
- Inflammatory Conditions
- Fever
- Side Effects
- Pancytopenia
- GI Ulcers
- Bleeding
- Considerations
- Withhold Before Surgery 7-10 Days
- Reye's Syndrome
2 mins
Cromolyn (Mast Cell Stabilizers)
- Mechanism
- Mast Cell Stabilizer
- Indications
- Asthma Prophylaxis
- Bronchial Inflammation
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Side Effects
- Cough
- Bronchospasm
- Consideration
- Fixed Schedule Administration
2 mins
Gout Disease (DEMO)
- Mechanism
- Acute Inflammatory Monoarthritis
- Symptoms
- Tophus
- Podagra
- Swollen, Red, Painful Joint
1 min
Pain Assessment
- Types of Pain
- Acute Pain
- Chronic Pain
- OPQRST Mnemonic
- Onset
- Provoking or Palliative
- Quality
- Radiation
- Severity
- Timing
- Nursing Considerations
- Subjective Findings
- Objective Findings
- Reassessment of Pain
2 mins
Patient Position Overview
- Position Techniques
- Trochanter Roll
- Trapeze Bar
- Ankle-Foot Orthotic (AFO) Devices
- Positions
- Fowlers Position
- Supine Position
- Trendelenburg
- Side-Lying Position
- Prone Position
- Sims' Position
- Nursing Considerations
- Reposition q2 Hours/Prevent Skin Breakdown
- Confirm Body Alignment
2 mins
Huntington's Disease (DEMO)
- Autosomal Dominant
- Decreased GABA
- Decreased Acetylcholine
42 secs
Immobility
- Assessment
- Mobility Continuum
- Complications
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Musculoskeletal
- Integumentary
- Gastrointestinal
- Urinary
- Considerations
- Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe (TCDB)
- Range of Motion (ROM)
- Skin Care
- Fluids
- Balanced Diet
2 mins
