Author Question: The patient's right femur was fractured and repaired at the diaphysis. When discussing the repair, ... (Read 123 times)

Shelles · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The patient's right femur was fractured and repaired at the diaphysis. When discussing the repair, the patient asks the nurse to explain the diaphysis. How should the nurse respond?

1. Short bones like the femur are cuboid, spongy bone that in medical terms are called the diaphysis.
2. Irregular bones like the femur are plates of compact bone that are also called the diaphysis.
3. Flat bones like the femur are disc-shaped and, in medical terms, are called the diaphysis.
4. Long bones like the femur have a mid-portion or shaft that is called the diaphysis.

Question 2

The nurse wants to determine if a patient is experiencing carpel tunnel syndrome. Which test should the nurse use to make this assessment?

1. bulge sign
2. ballottement
3. Phalen's test
4. Thomas test

cegalasso · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
The femur is the long bone in the upper leg that consists of the mid-portion (diaphysis) and two broad ends. The femur is not a short, irregular, or flat bone.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
To perform Phalen's test, ask the patient to hold the wrist in acute flexion for 60 seconds. There should be no tingling, numbness, or pain. Numbness and burning in the fingers during Phalen's test may indicate carpal tunnel syndrome. Bulge sign indicates small amounts of fluid on the knee. Ballottement indicates larger amounts of fluid on the knee. The Thomas test is used to assess hip contracture.