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CJ: Orthopedic Nursing CJ-01: Orthopedic Knowledge
No. Competency Item NAC DEV COM DTE EXC
CJ-01-01 Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, specifically the musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiovascular systems.
  Demonstrate knowledge of common musculoskeletal disorders:          
CJ-01-02
  • arthritis
  • CJ-01-03
  • degenerative disorders
  • CJ-01-04
  • dislocations
  • CJ-01-05
  • fractures
  • CJ-01-06
  • osteomyelitis
  • CJ-01-07
  • osteoporosis
  • CJ-01-08
  • compartment syndrome
  • CJ-01-09
  • soft tissue injuries / multiple system injuries / trauma.
  • CJ-01-10 Demonstrate ability to assess the musculoskeletal system and to differentiate normal and abnormal findings.
      Demonstrate ability to provide nursing interventions to meet needs of client with common musculoskeletal disorders:          
    CJ-01-11
  • physical mobility and ambulation
  • CJ-01-12
  • pain management
  • CJ-01-13
  • nutritional needs
  • CJ-01-14
  • protective devices.
  •   Demonstrate ability to teach client and family regarding use of ambulatory and immobilization aids such as:          
    CJ-01-15
  • canes
  • CJ-01-16
  • crutch walking
  • CJ-01-17
  • mechanical lifts
  • CJ-01-18
  • use of braces and splints
  • CJ-01-19
  • wheelchairs / walkers.
  •   Demonstrate ability to teach the use of orthopedic equipment such as:          
    CJ-01-20
  • cast removal equipment
  • CJ-01-21
  • CPM machine (continuous passive motion)
  •   Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist the physician with a variety of treatments and interventions such as:          
    CJ-01-22
  • setting a fracture of a bone
  • CJ-01-23
  • inserting or removing orthopedic devices.
  •   Demonstrate knowledge of construction, application, removal, and teaching of cast and splint care such as:          
    CJ-01-24
  • above elbow
  • CJ-01-25
  • above knee – walking and non-walking
  • CJ-01-26
  • back slabs
  • CJ-01-27
  • below elbow
  • CJ-01-28
  • below knee – walking and non-walking
  • CJ-01-29
  • body casts
  • CJ-01-30
  • cylinder casts
  • CJ-01-31
  • gutter splints
  • CJ-01-32
  • hip spica
  • CJ-01-33
  • patella tendon bearing
  • CJ-01-34
  • plaster vs. fiberglass casts
  • CJ-01-35
  • sugar tong
  • CJ-01-36
  • spica casts
  • CJ-01-37
  • uni-valve, bi-valve, windowing, trimming
  • CJ-01-38
  • volar slabs
  • CJ-01-39
  • wedging.
  •   Demonstrate ability to set-up, apply, assist in application, and monitor manual, skin, and skeletal traction:          
    CJ-01-40
  • balanced suspension
  • CJ-01-41
  • Balkan frame
  • CJ-01-42
  • Bryant or Gallows
  • CJ-01-43
  • Bucks
  • CJ-01-44
  • Gardner Wells
  • CJ-01-45
  • pelvic
  • CJ-01-46
  • skeletal
  • CJ-01-47
  • skin
  • CJ-01-48
  • skull
  • CJ-01-49
  • Steinmen pin insertion.
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