NUR 2356 MDC I Final Exam Review

NUR 2356 MDC I Final Exam Review
1. Compartment syndrome.
Answer
Pain, paralysis, pallor, paresthesia, pulselessness.
2. Complications of Fractures.
Answer
Compartment syndrome; hypovolemic shock;fat embolism shock; osteoporosis.
3. Patient education on medications for OA (osteoarthritis).
Answer
Topical NSAIDs. Topical hydrocortisone.
NSAIDs.
Cortisone injection into the joint space.
4. Home safety for RA - Falls.
Answer
Use shower chairs and raised toilet seats in bathrooms.
Place handrails on staircases and in bathrooms. Remove throw rugs from the home.
Secure wires or cords to baseboards.
Take medications that cause frequent urination (diuretics) in the morning and keep hallways lit
at night.
5. Symptoms of SLE (systemic lupus).
Answer
"Butterfly rash"; nephritis; Raynaud's phenomenon; joint inflammation; pneumonia; fever;
pleural effusions.