MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM Nurse Licensure Examination Review Review of Anatomy and Physiology  The musculo-skeletal system consists of the muscles, tendons, bones and cartilage…

MANAGING A PATIENT IN CAST CAST •IT IS A RIGID DEVICE APPLIED TO IMMOBILIZE THE INJURED BONES AND PROMOTE HEALING. •IT IS APPLIED TO IMMOBILIZE THE JOINT ABOVE AND BELOW…

FRACTURES •   Fracture: break in the continuity of bone, usually accompanied by localized tissue response and muscle spasm. Etiology: usually cause by trauma, but…

IRRIGATING CYSTOCLYSIS CYSTOCLYSIS - “continuous bladder irrigation” - instilling sterile irrigation solution into the bladder, then allowing fluid to drain out. Scientific…

CARE OF PATIENTS WITH TRACTION Objectives: After 5 hrs of varied classroom discussion, the level III students will be able to: 1. define the following terms: 1.1 countertraction…

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM DISORDERS PYRAMID POINTS Assessment findings in a fracture Initial care of a fracture Various types of traction Nursing care of the client in traction…

NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT 102 ORTHOPEDIC NURSING BALANCED SUSPENSION SKELETAL TRACTION Balanced suspension traction is used to stabilize fractures of the femur and requires…

1. The Skeletal System By Christie Rozema Ed 205 Sect. 2 Quit 2. Head Arms Legs Hands Feet Chest Introduction Welcome to the skeletal system!Come along with me as we learn…

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1. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES By: MARIA KRISIA FAE DELOS REYES DE ASIS, BSN-RN 2. INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM BURN -Tissue damage caused by excessive heat, electricity, radioactivity,…