https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/737/fracturesWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/737/fracturesTue, 21 Apr 2009 10:05:15 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:f4842ce2-af4c-4fa4-8d3b-a67b43dd6ef5Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/737/fractures#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 10:05:15 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What is the term that describes a fracture resulting from the normal use of a bone weakened by a disease process? </li> <li>List 8 signs or symptoms that may be displayed by an animal suffering a fractured limb bone. </li> <li>Briefly describe the principles of fracture first aid. </li> <li>State the 3 main indications for fracture fixation. </li> <li>What is the name of the large support dressing often used to immobilise a fractured limb in a first aid situation? </li> <li>What should always be performed in cases of a suspected fracture? </li> <li>What is the name given to a fracture affecting the mid-shaft of a bone? </li> <li>What is a physeal fracture? </li> <li>By what name is a physeal fracture also known? </li> <li>What part of the body is most likely to be affected by a depressed fracture? </li> <li>What is a greenstick fracture? </li> <li>What is the difference between a compound and a complicated fracture? </li> <li>What is the name given to a complex fracture creating 3 or more bone fragments? </li> <li>Give 3 examples of terms used to describe the direction of a fracture line relative to the bone. </li> <li>List the 4 main processes involved in fracture healing. </li> <li>How long does it take for a fracture to heal in a normal adult animal? </li> <li>List 6 factors that may cause delayed healing of a fracture. </li> <li>What is the term that describes a fracture that is healing more slowly than originally anticipated? </li> <li>What complication is associated with poor aseptic technique and/or where the local blood supply to a fracture site is damaged? </li> <li>List 5 factors that may influence the reason for choosing a particular method of fracture repair. </li> <li>What are the 2 main types of external coaption? </li> <li>Why can splints only be used to immobilise joints below the elbow and stifle? </li> <li>List 6 types of splint. </li> <li>Give an example of a type of extension splint. </li> <li>When might the use of an extension splint be indicated? </li> <li>State 2 advantages of a split cast. </li> <li>The use of casts to immobilise fractures is much reduced as a result of improved techniques in internal fixation. It can however play a useful role in certain types of fracture. What types of fractures are suitable for casting? </li> <li>List 5 disadvantages of Plaster of Paris. </li> <li>Give 2 examples of casting materials that are generally considered to be preferable to plaster of Paris. </li> <li>State 8 advantages of cold water setting fibre glass materials. </li> <li>State the basic principles that must be adhered to when casting to ensure maximum success with this technique. </li> <li>List 10 factors regarding cast care that an owner should be made aware of. </li> <li>What is external skeletal fixation? </li> <li>How can pin tract infections be reduced during external skeletal fixation. </li> <li>Why should the use of high pressure, high speed power equipment be avoided when inserting fixation pins? </li> <li>During external skeletal fixation, why is it important that the fixation pins are placed at 35-40&deg; angles to one another? </li> <li>State the name of an external skeletal fixation device commonly used in small animal practice. </li> <li>List 6 indications for the use of external skeletal fixation. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>