When the Patient with a Fractured Pelvis Says That She

question 10

Multiple Choice

When the patient with a fractured pelvis says that she will not ambulate because of pain,the nurse cautions that early ambulation will prevent:

• A) Back injury
• B) DVT
• C) Callus formation
• D) Disuse syndrome

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Definitions:

Scala Vestibuli

A fluid-filled chamber in the cochlea of the inner ear; it lies above the scala media and begins near the oval window.

Scala Tympani

A spiral-shaped canal in the inner ear that forms part of the cochlear duct, important for the transmission of sound vibrations.

Tectorial Membrane

The tectorial membrane is a structure in the inner ear of mammals that plays a crucial role in the hearing process by interacting with the hair cells of the organ of Corti.

Vestibular Membrane

A thin membrane that separates the perilymphatic space of the cochlea from the endolymphatic space, significant in the process of hearing.