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Musculoskeletal System | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid

Fractures & Surgery
10 Picmonics to Learn | 20 mins
Types of Fractures
Nondisplaced
Displaced
Incomplete
Complete
Closed
Open
Direction of Fracture Line
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2 mins
Hip Fracture
Assessment
External Rotation
Muscle Spasms
Shortened Leg
Pain
Interventions
Buck's Traction
Analgesics
Surgery
Considerations
Avascular Necrosis
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1 min
Hip Surgery
Neurovascular Assessment
No 90 Degree Hip Flexion
No Adduction
No Internal Rotation
Avoid Turning on Affected Side
Considerations
Thromboembolism Prevention
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2 mins
Neurovascular Assessment 6 P's
Pain
Paresthesia
Pulse
Pallor
Pressure
Paralysis
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1 min
Sizing Crutches
3 Finger Widths
6 Inches Lateral From Heel
30 Degree Flexion
Tripod Position
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1 min
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Indications
Joint Pain (Uncontrolled)
Impaired Mobility
Considerations
Compression Dressing
Frequent Neurovascular Assessments
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices
Early Ambulation
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis
Limit Flexion Positions
Monitor for Infection
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2 mins
Herniated Disc (Nucleus Pulposus)
Cause/Mechanism
Spine Trauma
Natural Degeneration
Spinal Stenosis
Assessment
Pain
Weakness
Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
Interventions
Brace
Medications
Outpatient Procedures
Surgery
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2 mins
Amputation
Indications
Trauma
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Diabetes Complications
Considerations
Gentle Handling
Surgical Tourniquet at Bedside
Prevent Contractures
Frequent Inspection
Compression Bandages
Phantom Pain
Mirror Therapy
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2 mins
Weight-Bearing Restrictions
Population
Orthopedic
Usage
Help Limb or Joint Surgeries Heal Properly
Weight Bearing Status
Non-Weight Bearing (NWB)
Toe-Touch Weight Bearing (TTWB)
Partial Weight Bearing (PWB)
Weight Bearing as Tolerated (WBAT)
Full Weight Bearing (FWB)
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2 mins
Spinal Cord Injuries
Complications
Spinal Shock
Respiratory Complications
Autonomic Dysreflexia (Hyperreflexia)
Orthostatic Hypotension
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Thermal Regulation
Circulatory Problems
Spasticity
Dermal Complications
Genitourinary Complications
Spinal Cord Injury Syndromes
Anterior Cord Syndrome
Central Cord Syndrome
Brown-Sequard’s Syndrome
Conus Medullaris Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
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4 mins

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