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Suture removal for knee arthroscopy occurs at...
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7 days
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A client who just had knee arthroscopy may begin walking when?
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When sensation has returned
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Used after a hip fx. and before internal fixation to provide comfort, reduce muscle spasms and immobilizes the Fx.
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Buck's Extension Traction
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How long should a newly fx. extremity be elevated for?
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24-48 hours to promote venous drainage.
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Tx. is with administration of corticosteroids,intubation and mechanical ventilation with positive end expiratory pressure.
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Fat embolism
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Chest radiograph has a snowstorm appearance. When it is clear it is the best indicator of resolution.
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Fat embolism
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Tingling/parasthesia is the earliest sign. Pain with elevation.
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Compartment Syndrome
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Cyanosis is a late sign
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Compartment syndrome
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What to do if the ace wrap comes off of a newly excised stump?
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Immediately rewrap it in order to head off edema.
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A synovial fluid aspirate of Uric acid over 7 mg/dl indicates...
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Gout
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Joint pain which diminishes with rest and increases with activity.
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Osteoarthritis
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Break at an angle
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Oblique
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Break straight across
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Transverse
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Ambulate post surgical knee replacement patients early to help to prevent...
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DVTs
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Test used for evaluating severity and course of an inflammatory process such as a bacterial infection or Rheumatoid disease.
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CRP C- Reactive protein
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