WEEL 8 PEDS Flashcards
ATI neuromuscular and musculoskeletal system (125 cards)
what are the 5 injuries to know?
contusions
dislocations
sprains
strains
overuse
where could contusions occur that would be a potential sign of abuse?
the neck and cheek
children under 2 should not have frequent contusions unless they have a disorder
risk factors for contusions
decreased coordination (falls, bumping, etc)
blood disorder (anticoagulants)
collision
falls
jumping
participation in sports
clinical presentation of contusion
bluish or purplish color, or fade to greenish yellow
more severe manifestations: severe bone or soft tissue contusion include decreased movement, pain at the injury site, swelling, and ecchymosis
Why would a provider order lab work for a pediatric client who has several contusions?
to rule out blood disorders
what is a med that might be ordered for contusions?
ibuprofen
what could a painful bruise indicate?
injury to soft tissue or possibly the bone
how to ask younger ped patients to verbalize discomfort?
assist younger pediatric clients with verbalizing discomfort by giving them a doll to use to point to areas that hurt.
how long does it generally take for a bruise to heal
2 weeks
define dislocations
injury where two bones come apart at the joint, which may cause a tear in the ligament
what is the most common dislocated joint in peds?
shoulder joint
biggest risk factor for dislocations is
forceful movements
also:
intense activity
extreme sports
playing sports
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
clinical presentation of peds patient with dislocation?
swelling and bruising around injury
pain
numbness
deformities
trouble moving joint
unaffected limb will be longer than dislocated limb
genetic condition that are high risk for dislocations
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
treatments for dislocations
ice
immobilizing joint until provider sees it
splint/cast
maybe surgery
why is treatment time sensitive with dislocations?
healing will not begin until the bones are put back together
how will different age children communicate dislocations?
infants: cry
toddlers: point to area/hold affected joint
preschool: may be able to express but may need help
school-age: can even assits in finding out what they cause may be
what are some diagnostic tools for a dislocation?
X-ray or MRI
define sprains
damaging a ligament with excessive movements, such as stretching or twisting, resulting in injury
what are common locations for sprains in children
ankles and wrists
why are sprains NOT commonly seen in younger children?
their weaker growth plates
what ligaments are most commonly affected?
those of the ankle
posterior talofibular, anterior talofibular, and calcaneofibular ligaments.
risk factors for sprains
youth sports
lack of coordination
growth (plates are active)
most commonly in ankle with highly active kids
clinical presentation of sprains
discoloration/ecchymosis at site
decrease mobility in affected extremity
pain
swelling
holding limb or injured extremity