1-1. Select the goal of orthopedic nursing.

1-2. Identify at least five observations that should be made during a nursing assessment of an orthopedic patient.

1-3. Identify at least five questions that should be asked when assessing a patient's orthopedic pain.

1-4. Select the procedures that should be used to instruct crutch-walking gaits.

1-5. Select four reasons for the use of casts.

1-6. Select the correct nursing management techniques used in caring for a patient with a cast.

1-7. Select the correct procedure for turning a patient in a spica cast.

1-8. Select five reasons for the use of traction.

1-9. Identify two basic methods of applying traction.

1-10. Match the correct definition to the terms contusion, sprain, strain, and dislocation.

1-11. Identify the signs and symptoms associated with fractures

1-12. Given a description of a fracture injury, correctly classify that fracture.

1-13. Identify the three principles of fracture management.

1-14. Given a description, select the principle of fracture management.

1-15. Select the nursing observations to be made when assessing a patient with a fracture.

1-16. Identify the signs and symptoms of four life-threatening complications of fractures.

1-17. Identify five reasons for amputating an extremity.

1-18. Given a list, select the nursing care implications involved in the care of a person who has undergone an amputation.

1-19. Given the location or description, identify the major bones of the body.

1-20. Select the procedure used to fit a patient for crutches.

1-21. Identify the tripod position.

1-22. Given a description, identify two types of traction.

1-23. Identify the nursing care management principles for a patient in traction.

1-24. Identify the difference between an open amputation and a closed amputation.

1-25. Select six factors that are considered by the physician when determining the location for amputation.

1-26. Identify the pathological changes seen in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout.

1-27. Identify the use, side effects and nursing care implications of drugs related to the musculoskeletal system.

SUGGESTION After studying the assignment, complete the exercises at the end of this lesson. They will help you to achieve the lesson objectives.