N213: Health Differences Across the Life Span 3

N213: Health Differences Across the Lifespan 3 Study Guide 67. You encounter a one-year-old patient that has sustained a fractured left femur. The patient has been placed in Bryant’s traction. You need to explain to the parents of the child that this type of traction is to: a. Maintain muscle strength b. Prevent infection at the fracture site c. Minimize demineralization of the bone d. Keep the broken bone aligned properly 68. What is the primary medication used for rheumatoid arthritis? a. Cephalosporins b. Anticoagulants c. Salicylates d. Acetaminophen 69. Rehabilitation for CVA patients is centeredaround: a. Working for a living b. Control of intense pain c. Restoring a previous function d. Activities of daily living 70. In doing an assessment on a patient with a head injury, you find your patient is unresponsive, with the exception of painful stimuli, and has one dilated pupil. You recognize this is: a. Indication of brain cell herniation b. A transient event, go ahead and recheck pupils in one hour c. Result of increased ICP d. Compression to the second cranial nerve 71. Your patient is scheduled for a laminectomy. He asks you to explain the surgical procedure. Your response needs to be based on the knowledge that the herniated disk will be removed, as well as: a. A portion of the involved vertebra’s lamina b. The spinous processes of the vertebra in the affected area c. The nerve roots affected by cord compression d. A major portion of the vertebra in the affected area ©2017 Achieve Test Prep Page 194 of 204