Adult Med/Surg: Musculoskeletal Practice Questions

This is a video for those in the adult med/surg nursing course to review content over musculoskeletal disorders and start learning scenarios that may occur with these clients as well as getting practice with our test-taking strategies.

[@charmagneocampo3978]

You literally make me laugh out loud while learning. You’re the best! I hope you make more practice questions 😁
*yes laughing while watching this at midnight with a popcorn too lol*

[@mrs.woodruff]

😂😂😅 if there’s one thing I always hope to do is be able to not take myself or life too seriously. Glad you’re laughing and learning- it’s the only way to survive nursing school

[@KimmiButtons2023]

This is amazing ! I will be sharing with my fellow classmates :) keep up the great videos

[@mrs.woodruff]

So glad it’s helping! Appreciate your support. Feel free to share if you think it could help others ❤️ let me know what else you need

[@mondynaprevot]

For question 1: By assessing the skin first, can't you see pallor or cyanosis which would indicate poor circulation as well?

[@mrs.woodruff]

Hello! Good question- looking at skin around the cast itself would not be the best indicator of perfusion that’s more to look for skin breakdown or infection. We usually look for early signs of perfusion problems like new/worsening pain or pain that is not relieved by medications, paresthesias, or tightness around cast. This question is really trying to get you to see your next step is a peripheral neurovascular assessment. I see why you may confused because pallor is a part of that (that’s a LATE sign of a perfusion problem)- however, answer choice D was more talking about a skin integrity assessment rather than skin color- I apologize for the confusion. Let me know if this makes sense 😊

[@mondynaprevot]

@@mrs.woodruff That makes total sense. Thank you so much for the clarification! Your videos have been so helpful in rationalizing answer choices. We appreciate it!

[@mrs.woodruff]

@@mondynaprevot great to hear! Let me know if any questions come up

[@Pokedawn100]

Think "compartment syndrome" is the biggest concern with fractures and casts, so the best would be to do an intervention to rule out that largest concern.

[@NashleyC]

Beautiful questions thank you

[@mrs.woodruff]

Thanks so much ❤️

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[@Miajimenez168]

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[@mrs.woodruff]

Only here cause you are ❤️