Exam 4: NUR254 NUR 254 Latest

Exam 4: NUR254 / NUR 254 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) Concepts of Nursing; The Childbearing and Child Caring Families | Study Guide Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Galen

Question:

Types of immobilizations

Answer:

-External fixation:

-bandages,

-casts,

-splits,

-continuous traction,

-external fixators 1 / 4

Question:

Internal fixation

Answer:

Metal implants

Question:

Managing Immobilization

Answer:

• Frequent position changes
• High protein diet
• Suction available at bedside o Hydration
• I&O
• DVT prophylaxis
• ROM exercises
• Diversional acvities/play
• Autonomy
• Child and family support

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Question:

Assessments of fractures: 6 Ps.

Answer:

• Pulse

• pain

• pallor

• paresthesia

• paralysis

• pressure

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Question:

Other assessments of a child in a cast:

Answer:

-assess skin before application,

-elevate extremity.Monitor 6P's Elevation Keep cast clean and dry Report hotspots or unrelieved pain IMMEDIATELY Teach kids to keep stu out of the cast NO blow dryers to dry casts*** can still be wet underneath or cause burns from conduction by way of the cast to the underlying problem Pain 1 hour after pain med? Not good, could be compartment syndrome** Child with paleness, pulselessness and paralysis is NOT GOOD, this pt.would be priority**

Question:

Traction

Answer:

-forward force produced by attaching weight to distal bone. Q2H TURN*

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