Exam 2 Module 6: NUR 2356

Exam 2 Module 6: NUR 2356 /

NUR2356 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Multidimensional Care I / MDC 1 | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen

Question:

Compartment Syndrome (complication of Fracture)

Answer:

•Most common in the tibia and forearm (radius or ulna)

•Related to the muscle, blood vessels and nerves being caught within the fascia à leading to an increase in venous pressure and resulting in edema.

•The edema leads to increasing pain which is unrelieved by pain medication.

•The edema continues to increase and leads to tissue necrosis and possible tissue infection.

•If unrelieved, could lead to amputation distal to the compartment syndrome.

•May appear 6 - 8 hours following an injury or can take up to 2 days to appear. 1 / 3

Question:

• P's of compartment syndrome (Monitor 6 p's for Acute compartment

syndrome assessment)

Answer:

•Pain

•Pressure

•Paralysis

•Paresthesia

•Pallor

•Pulselessness

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Question:

Interventions for Acute Compartment Syndrome (6)

Answer:

•Loosen the bandage or wrap to reduce the symptoms of the syndrome

•If a cast is present, follow the policy for cast removal

•Notify the PCP immediately

•Do Not Elevate or ICE the extremity --> it may affect the circulation to the extremity.

•May be treated with fasciotomy - a surgical opening in the fascia of the affected compartment to relieve the pressure and restore circulation. This results in an open wound

•Wound is packed and dressed daily for 4 - 5 days until the wound is ready to be sutured closed or ready for wound vac therapy. The wound may still be sutured shut or require a skin graft.

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