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ORTHOPEDICS
ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT COMPETANCY
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Nursing
Professional
10/15/2012

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Term

The Orthopedic examination must be presented in a systemic manner:

 

Definition

       *Visualization

  *Palpating

     *Active ROM

       *Passive ROM

                       *Specialty Specific Exams

Term

During the Orthopedice clinic, Visualization applies to

all to all except:

 

               a. mode of arrival

               b. gait

               c. use of assistive devices

               d. limping

               e. height and weight

 

Definition
e. height weight
Term

Verification of the patien/inmates cheif complaint should be:

 

1) Verified with the ___.

2) Verified with the ___>

Definition

 1) Verified with the RFS.

 2) Verified with the patient/inmate.

Term

Assessment of ROM should take place for examination of all:

Definition

Joints

Term

When checking the posture of the spine the patients knees should be:

Definition

Facing forward, in direct line between the hips and ankles

Term

When assessing the patient/inmates posture  you are looking for:

Definition

 a. straight normal curves

 b. assymmetry

Term

During the Orthopedic clinic the provider requests that the patient/inmate ambulate across the room. You are aware that in order for the provider to have the best visualization, you will need to prepare what piece of peripheral equipment?

Definition

The General Examination Camera

Term

The purpose of the Orthopedic provider requesting the patient/inmate to ambulate across the room is so that

he can observe his/her___.

Definition

Gait

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