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Musculoskeletal (2) Puzzle

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Horizontales
An indication to the nurse that the client might have developed an infection under their cast.
The distribution of fat globules into the systemic circulation after a traumatic skeletal injury; can lead to death.
A break in the continuity of a bone.
A type of cast for a client who has developed compartment syndrome.
Traction must be implemented this way to ensure proper alignment; not intermittent.
_____level; positioning for a client with compartment syndrome..no higher than this.
Type of reduction where the bones are manually realigned without surgery.
Occurs when the articular surfaces of the bones forming the joints no longer align; aka dislocation.
What the nurse should be concerned for if a client reports that their cast is too tight.
Commonly 'prescribed' treatment of a sprained ankle (abbreviated).
Assessment finding on the affected side that should alert the nurse to a potential hip fracture.
When a fracture is fixed by the surgeon creating an incision and apply plates and screws to hold bones together (abbreviated)
A nursing intervention that is only implemented with a client who has external fixation (two words).
A soft tissue injury produced by blunt force trauma.
A pulled muscle injury.
An appliance used to realign bones; pins are drilled into the bones and steel bars attached to hold bones in alignment (two words).
Verticales
Assessments performed to assess blood flow, nerve innervation, and movement integrity (abbreviated).
Type of traction applied for long term immobilization and realignment of fractured bones.
Most concerning complication of a joint dislocation.
Type of pillow used in clients post hip arthroplasty.
Type of traction applied for short term immobilization and realignment of fractured/nonaligned bones.
Type of pain experienced by the client who has undergone amputation (two words).
Surgical procedure for compartment syndrome.
Why open reduction and internal fixation is beneficial to clients.
Another term for realignment as it relates to a fracture.
Type of low intensity isometric exercise performed to promote muscle relaxation and tissue softening after injury (two words).
An injury to the ligaments; seen especially those around joints.