MDC-1 Week 5 Knowledge Check

Which one is a function of the musculoskeletal system?

What medication will be order for a patient with plantar fasciitis?

The patient with osteomylitis will need to be placed in droplets precautions.

After a bunionectomy the nurse needs to educate the patient about?

The Phalen's test is used to determine?

Medications such as loop diuretics can cause osteoporosis.

Which gland controls calcium release from the bones?

The nurse should include in the education ways to prevent falls. Some activities include removal of rugs & clutter.

What would be a nursing intervention to prevent & manage osteomylitis?

When rating muscle strength, the nurse knows that grade 2 means?

As a nurse you know that during aging a normal musculoskeletal change would be?

A patient with osteoporosis should receive education indicating to avoid jarring activities.

The nurse is performing a general survey. What is a component to observe related to musculoskeletal?

The nurse knows that recommending vitamin C & Calcium will help prevent musculoskeletal degeneration.

A patient with a rotator cuff injury may need what treatment?

Adding weight-bearing exercise 3-5 times a week can help prevent osteoporosis.

After surgery the patient will need neurovascular checks that includes capillary refill.

The nurse know that pendulum exercises means to dangle & swing the arm for 5-10 minute

To perform a proper neuromuscular assessment, you need to include pain, pulse, pallor, paresthesia &?

As you interview the patient complaining of pain you know that is important to ask them about