Chapter 12, Problem 12MC

Regarding skull fracture, which of the following is not correct() A) mostly linear type B) can be divided into three types according to the site C) if the carotid artery is injured, a carotid-cavernous fistula will form D) can cause central facial paralysis E) X-ray shows only 30 to 50% of the fracture line

Case study Maria Russo is a 76 year old woman who sustained an Intertrochanteric fracture of the Right femur after she fell when watering her garden. She sustained a small laceration to her Right Shoulder when she fell. Maria could not remember what happened before she fell. Maria's medical history includes osteoporosis, prediabetes and depression. She has recently been experiencing some orthostatic hypotension. She has no significant surgical history. Maria's current medications on admission are Aspirin 75mgs daily, Citalopram 20mg and Alendronate Sodium 10mg orally daily. Maria lives alone, her husband died 6 months ago. Maria's adult children live interstate. Pre-operatively Maria shared her concerns about her pet dog, Bonnie, and who will care for her while she is in hospital. Maria has undergone an Open Reduction and Internal fixation (ORIF) of the fractured Right Neck of Femur under Spinal and General Anaesthesia. Maria was nauseated in the Post anaesthetic care unit (PACU)…

16. The nurse is conducting health screening for osteoporosis. Which client is at greatest risk for developing this disorder? Question 21 options: a)  A sedentary 65-year-old woman who smokes b)  A 70-year-old man who consumes excess alcohol c)  A 25-year-old woman who runs d)  A 36-year-old man who has asthma