https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/400/fractures-dislocations-sprainsWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/400/fractures-dislocations-sprainsWed, 18 Feb 2009 06:59:40 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e7453b5f-42f3-402f-8503-8cc47300c03bArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/400/fractures-dislocations-sprains#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 2/18/2009 6:59:40 AM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>Define fracture. </li> <li>What is the term that is used to describe a bone broken cleanly into 2 pieces? </li> <li>What is meant by a compound fracture? </li> <li>What is the term used to describe a fracture where important structures or organs around the site of the broken bone are damaged? </li> <li>What is meant by a multiple fracture? </li> <li>What is the name given to the incomplete fracture commonly seen in young dogs? </li> <li>What is a distracted fracture? </li> <li>What is the name given to a fracture where the fracture line runs at right angles to the bone cortex? </li> <li>List 6 signs that may be detected in the event of a fracture. </li> <li>Explain why a complete compound fracture would be more painful than an incomplete simple fracture. </li> <li>A cat is brought to the surgery as an emergency following an RTA. The owner has noticed that the cat is walking with a strange gait and that the hindquarters are carried very low. What is the most likely problem, and what first aid would you carry out. </li> <li>If a spinal fracture is suspected, why is it very important to move the patient with extreme care? </li> <li>Name the support dressing that includes maximum padding and is ideal for the immobilisation of fractured limbs? </li> <li>Why might the two distal flanges of the middle two toes be left exposed following the application of a Robert Jones dressing? </li> <li>List 4 types of splint that may be used to temporarily immobilise a limb fracture. </li> <li>State 2 instances when it may be possible to immobilise an injured part of the body by using a healthy part of the body as a splint. </li> <li>Define dislocation. </li> <li>What is another name for a dislocation? </li> <li>Name the 4 joints that are common sites for dislocation. </li> <li>What is the correct term for a partial dislocation? </li> <li>What is the name of the dressing that may be used to support the hind limb following reduction of hip luxation? </li> <li>What is the name of the dressing that may be used support the shoulder joint following luxation? </li> <li>What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? </li> <li>Name the 4 joints that are common sites of sprains. </li> <li>What is the cause of &quot;kangaroo stance&quot;? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/400/fractures-dislocations-sprains/revision/1Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:57:28 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e7453b5f-42f3-402f-8503-8cc47300c03bArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/400/fractures-dislocations-sprains#commentsRevision 1 posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 2/18/2009 6:57:28 AM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>Define fracture. </li> <li>What is the term that is used to describe a bone broken cleanly into 2 pieces? </li> <li>What is meant by a compound fracture? </li> <li>What is the term used to describe a fracture where important structures or organs around the site of the broken bone are damaged? </li> <li>What is meant by a multiple fracture? </li> <li>What is the name given to the incomplete fracture commonly seen in young dogs? </li> <li>What is a distracted fracture? </li> <li>What is the name given to a fracture where the fracture line runs at right angles to the bone cortex? </li> <li>List 6 signs that may be detected in the event of a fracture. </li> <li>Explain why a complete compound fracture would be more painful than an incomplete simple fracture. </li> <li>A cat is brought to the surgery as an emergency following an RTA. The owner has noticed that the cat is walking with a strange gait and that the hindquarters are carried very low. What is the most likely problem, and what first aid would you carry out. </li> <li>If a spinal fracture is suspected, why is it very important to move the patient with extreme care? </li> <li>Name the support dressing that includes maximum padding and is ideal for the immobilisation of fractured limbs? </li> <li>Why might the two distal flanges of the middle two toes be left exposed following the application of a Robert Jones dressing? </li> <li>List 4 types of splint that may be used to temporarily immobilise a limb fracture. </li> <li>State 2 instances when it may be possible to immobilise an injured part of the body by using a healthy part of the body as a splint. </li> <li>Define dislocation. </li> <li>What is another name for a dislocation? </li> <li>Name the 4 joints that are common sites for dislocation. </li> <li>What is the correct term for a partial dislocation? </li> <li>What is the name of the dressing that may be used to support the hind limb following reduction of hip luxation? </li> <li>What is the name of the dressing that may be used support the shoulder joint following luxation? </li> <li>What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? </li> <li>Name the 4 joints that are common sites of sprains. </li> <li>What is the cause of &quot;kangaroo stance&quot;? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>