Fracture Management & Nursing Care Quiz 5 MCQ
फ्रैक्चर मैनेजमेंट और नर्सिंग केयर: महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न (Fracture Management and Nursing Care: Important Questions)
1. फ्रैक्चर के तुरंत बाद 'इमोबिलाइजेशन' (Immobilization) क्यों ज़रूरी है? / Why is immobilization essential immediately after a fracture?
फ्रैक्चर के तुरंत बाद हड्डी को हिलने से रोकना (Splinting) सबसे पहला काम है। भाई, क्यों और कैसे? क्योंकि अगर टूटी हुई हड्डी हिलेगी, तो उसके नुकीले सिरे आस-पास की नसों (Nerves) और रक्त वाहिकाओं (Blood Vessels) को काट सकते हैं, जिससे अंदरूनी ब्लीडिंग या लकवा (Paralysis) हो सकता है। एक नर्सिंग ऑफिसर के रूप में, हम 'Splint' का उपयोग इसलिए करते हैं ताकि हड्डी अपनी जगह पर स्थिर रहे और आगे का नुकसान न हो।
Immediately after a fracture, stopping the bone from moving (Splinting) is the first priority. Why and how? Because if the broken bone moves, its sharp ends can cut nearby nerves and blood vessels, leading to internal bleeding or paralysis. As a nursing officer, we use a splint to keep the bone stable and prevent further damage.
2. कंपार्टमेंट सिंड्रोम (Compartment Syndrome) क्या है और इसे कब पहचानें? / What is Compartment Syndrome and when to identify it?
यह फ्रैक्चर की एक बहुत ही गंभीर जटिलता (Complication) है। भाई, यह कब होता है? जब प्लास्टर बहुत टाइट हो या अंदरूनी सूजन इतनी बढ़ जाए कि मांसपेशियों तक खून पहुँचना बंद हो जाए। इसके 5 'P' लक्षण हैं: Pain (असहनीय दर्द), Pallor (पीलापन), Pulselessness (नब्ज न मिलना), Paresthesia (सुन्न होना) और Paralysis। अगर मरीज कहे कि दर्द दवाई से भी ठीक नहीं हो रहा, तो यह सबसे बड़ा संकेत है।
This is a severe complication of a fracture. When does it occur? It happens when a cast is too tight or internal swelling increases so much that blood flow to the muscles stops. Its 5 'P' symptoms are Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, Paresthesia, and Paralysis. If a patient reports that pain is not relieved even by medication, it is the biggest warning sign.
3. फैट एम्बोलिज्म (Fat Embolism) लंबी हड्डियों के फ्रैक्चर में क्यों होता है? / Why does Fat Embolism occur in long bone fractures?
फीमर (Femur) जैसी लंबी हड्डियों के अंदर 'येलो बोन मैरो' होता है जिसमें वसा (Fat) की मात्रा अधिक होती है। भाई, क्यों और कैसे? जब ये हड्डियाँ टूटती हैं, तो फैट के छोटे कण वहां से निकलकर खून के बहाव में मिल जाते हैं और फेफड़ों तक पहुँचकर सांस लेने में दिक्कत (Respiratory Distress) पैदा करते हैं। आईसीयू में हमें फ्रैक्चर के 24-72 घंटों के भीतर मरीज की सांसों और सीने पर होने वाले छोटे लाल निशानों (Petechiae) पर कड़ी नज़र रखनी चाहिए।
Long bones like the femur contain yellow bone marrow, which is rich in fat. Why and how? When these bones break, small fat globules escape into the bloodstream and can travel to the lungs, causing respiratory distress. In the ICU, we must closely monitor the patient's breathing and look for small red spots (petechiae) on the chest within 24-72 hours of the fracture.
4. प्लास्टर (Cast) के बाद 'नर्व असेसमेंट' कैसे करें? / How to perform nerve assessment after a cast?
प्लास्टर लगाने के बाद हमें 'न्यूरोवैस्कुलर चेक' करना होता है। भाई, क्यों और कैसे? हम मरीज से उसकी उंगलियाँ हिलाने को कहते हैं और वहां की संवेदना (Sensation) चेक करते हैं। यदि मरीज को उंगलियों में 'चींटियाँ चलने' (Tingling) जैसा महसूस हो या उंगलियाँ नीली पड़ने लगें, तो इसका मतलब है कि प्लास्टर नसों या खून की नली को दबा रहा है। एक नर्स के रूप में, हमें उंगलियों के तापमान और 'कैपिलरी रिफिल' (Capillary Refill) की जांच हर 1-2 घंटे में करनी चाहिए।
After applying a cast, we must perform a neurovascular check. Why and how? We ask the patient to wiggle their fingers/toes and check for sensation. If the patient feels tingling (pins and needles) or the extremities turn blue, it means the cast is compressing nerves or blood vessels. As a nurse, we should check the temperature of the digits and capillary refill every 1-2 hours.
5. ट्रैक्शन (Traction) के मरीज में नर्सिंग केयर क्यों चुनौतीपूर्ण है? / Why is nursing care challenging for a patient in traction?
ट्रैक्शन वाले मरीज लंबे समय तक एक ही स्थिति में बेड पर रहते हैं। भाई, क्यों और कैसे? इस वजह से उनमें 'बेडसोर' (Pressure Sores) और कब्ज (Constipation) होने का खतरा सबसे ज्यादा होता है। हमारी जिम्मेदारी है कि हम वजन (Weights) को कभी जमीन पर न छूने दें और मरीज की पीठ और एड़ियों की त्वचा की रोज जांच करें। क्लीनिकल अनुभव कहता है कि सही डाइट और स्किन केयर ही ऐसे मरीजों को इन्फेक्शन से बचाती है।
Patients in traction stay in one position on the bed for a long time. Why and how? This puts them at the highest risk for pressure sores and constipation. Our responsibility is to ensure the weights never touch the floor and to inspect the skin on the patient's back and heels daily. Clinical experience shows that a proper diet and skin care protect such patients from infections.
Q1. A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected femur fracture. The nurse notes that the bone has broken through the skin. Which type of fracture should the nurse document?
A) Greenstick fracture
B) Closed fracture
C) Open (Compound) fracture
D) Stress fracture
Rationale:
Correct Answer (C): An Open or Compound fracture is one where the broken bone pierces the skin, creating an external wound. This type carries a high risk of infection (osteomyelitis).
Option A: Greenstick fractures occur mostly in children where the bone bends and breaks only on one side.
Option B: In a closed (simple) fracture, the bone is broken, but the skin remains intact.
Option D: A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone often caused by overuse or repetitive activity.
Q2. A patient is in skeletal traction for a hip fracture. Which nursing intervention is a priority to prevent a common complication of immobility?
A) Increasing caffeine intake
B) Encouraging deep breathing and coughing exercises
C) Keeping the weights on the floor to rest the limb
D) Restricting fluid intake to 1 liter per day
Rationale:
Correct Answer (B): Patients in traction are at high risk for atelectasis and pneumonia due to immobility. Deep breathing and coughing help maintain clear lungs.
Option A: Caffeine can interfere with rest and doesn't prevent immobility complications.
Option C: Weights must always hang freely; if they touch the floor, the traction is no longer effective.
Option D: Fluid intake should be increased, not restricted, to prevent urinary tract infections and constipation.
Q3. 24 hours after a long bone fracture, a patient suddenly develops dyspnea, tachycardia, and petechiae on the chest and neck. The nurse suspects which life-threatening complication?
A) Hypovolemic shock
B) Compartment syndrome
C) Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES)
D) Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Rationale:
Correct Answer (C): Fat Embolism is a classic complication of long bone fractures (like the femur). The triad of respiratory distress, tachycardia, and a petechial rash is a hallmark sign.
Option A: Hypovolemic shock would involve low blood pressure and bleeding, but petechiae are not a typical sign.
Option B: Compartment syndrome involves severe pain and loss of pulse in the affected limb, not a systemic rash.
Option D: DVT causes leg swelling and pain; while it can lead to pulmonary embolism, it doesn't typically cause a petechial rash.
Q4. While performing a neurovascular assessment on a patient with a leg cast, the nurse notes that the patient has "unrelieved pain" despite medication and "pain with passive stretching." What is the immediate nursing action?
A) Apply a warm compress to the cast
B) Elevate the limb above heart level and notify the physician
C) Administer another dose of pain medication
D) Tell the patient to wait for the medication to work
Rationale:
Correct Answer (B): These are early signs of Compartment Syndrome. The physician must be notified immediately as this is a surgical emergency (may require a fasciotomy).
Option A: Heat can increase swelling and worsen the pressure inside the compartment.
Option C: If the pain is "unrelieved" by opioids, giving more will not fix the underlying pressure problem.
Option D: Delaying treatment in compartment syndrome can lead to permanent nerve damage or limb loss.
Q5. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient with a new plaster cast. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I will use a blow dryer on a cool setting if I have an itch."
B) "I will keep the cast dry and cover it with plastic while bathing."
C) "I can use a knitting needle to scratch under the cast if it itches."
D) "I will report any numbness or tingling in my fingers immediately."
Rationale:
Correct Answer (C): Patients should never insert objects like knitting needles or hangers under a cast, as this can break the skin and cause an infection that cannot be seen.
Option A: Using a cool-air dryer is a safe way to relieve itching.
Option B: Plaster casts lose their strength if they get wet, so keeping them dry is essential.
Option D: Numbness and tingling are signs of impaired circulation and must be reported.
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