Orthopaedic Nursing Flashcards
1
Q
Injuries expected to be admitted for orthopaedic problem?
A
Fractures Sports injuries Dislocations Subluxation Spinal cord injuries Amputations Degeneration Bone tumours
2
Q
Nursing assessment before mobilizing the patient?
A
Orders/restrictions Pain (guarding) Medications Lab values/vitals Neurological assessment LOC Ability to follow direction Cardiovascular assessment (CWMS) Musculoskeletal (bridging) Resp assessment (SpO2) Dangling legs and redoing assessment
3
Q
Lifestyle/hx that may affect mobility?
A
Smoking -resp status, exercise response
Nutrition -muscle atrophy
Hx of falls
Mobility aids previously used
4
Q
Info to gather from patient and family?
A
Head to toe assessment data
Habits/patterns
Mood or outlook
DOH
5
Q
Nursing diagnosis for trying to mobilize patient?
A
Acute pain
Activity intolerance
Anxiety
Injury
6
Q
Assessment while mobilizing?
A
Signs of fatigue Relying on you Showing signs of confusion Subjective data from patient Pain Safety
7
Q
What is MAP?
A
Average pressure in arterial vessels during one whole cardiac cycle
*oxygenated blood (perfusion)
Low MAP= deceased perfusion
High MAP= increased work for heart
