A Person Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of Right

question 18

Multiple Choice

A person comes to the Emergency Department complaining of right knee pain after being knocked down while playing basketball. The exam reveals the person experiences difficulty when stepping down on the right leg due to acute pain around the knee and slight swelling of the right knee. Initially, what does the nurse expect? The person will be:

• A)sent home with instructions to rest and to apply an icepack for one week.
• B)admitted to the hospital and seen by an orthopaedic specialist.
• C)scheduled to see an orthopaedic specialist and a tentative appointment for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)scan.
• D)admitted to the hospital and scheduled for an arthroscopy.

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Definitions:

Trochanter

A large, bony prominence found on the femur, serving as a major attachment point for muscles.

Fossa

A depression or hollow, often found in bones or in the body, serving various purposes like accommodating muscles or organs.

Sinus

A cavity within a bone or other tissue, most commonly found in the nose and respiratory system.

Chondrocostal

Pertaining to the cartilage connected to the ribs, often used in the context of the chest structure and related conditions.