Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A Nurse is caring for a child with Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE).Which interventions should be prioritized for a child with SCFE? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
Correct answer
B,C,E
Rationale
Correct Answer: B, C, E
Rationale:
B: Restriction of weight-bearing activities is crucial in SCFE to prevent further damage and avoid worsening of the condition.
C: Prescription of crutches helps in mobility assistance and reduces pressure on the affected hip joint, promoting healing.
E: Immediate referral to an orthopedic specialist is necessary for a comprehensive evaluation and appropriate treatment planning.
Incorrect Choices:
A: NSAIDs can help with pain management but do not address the underlying issue of weight-bearing restrictions and mobility assistance.
D: Ice packs may help with inflammation, but they do not address the primary need for weight-bearing restrictions and mobility assistance.
F: Heat packs can relieve muscle tension but are not essential for managing SCFE, which requires more critical interventions like weight-bearing restrictions and orthopedic evaluation.
Rationale:
B: Restriction of weight-bearing activities is crucial in SCFE to prevent further damage and avoid worsening of the condition.
C: Prescription of crutches helps in mobility assistance and reduces pressure on the affected hip joint, promoting healing.
E: Immediate referral to an orthopedic specialist is necessary for a comprehensive evaluation and appropriate treatment planning.
Incorrect Choices:
A: NSAIDs can help with pain management but do not address the underlying issue of weight-bearing restrictions and mobility assistance.
D: Ice packs may help with inflammation, but they do not address the primary need for weight-bearing restrictions and mobility assistance.
F: Heat packs can relieve muscle tension but are not essential for managing SCFE, which requires more critical interventions like weight-bearing restrictions and orthopedic evaluation.