Author Question: In caring for a child with a compound fracture, what should the nurse carefully assess for? a. ... (Read 94 times)

Marty

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 553
In caring for a child with a compound fracture, what should the nurse carefully assess for?
 
  a. Infection
  b. Osteoarthritis
  c. Epiphyseal disruption
  d. Periosteum thickening

Question 2

When assessing a child for an upper extremity fracture, the nurse should know that these fractures most often result from:
 
  a. automobile accidents.
  b. falls.
  c. physical abuse.
  d. sports injuries.



tennis14576

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Answer to Question 1

A
Because the skin has been broken, the child is at risk for organisms to enter the wound. The incidence of osteoarthritis and the chance of epiphyseal disruption are not increased with compound fracture. Periosteum thickening is part of the healing process and is not a complication.

Answer to Question 2

B
The major cause of children's fractures is falls. Because of the protection reflexes, the outstretched arm often receives the full force of the fall. Automobile accidents, physical abuse, and sports injuries may result in fractures to any bone.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Did you know?

In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library