Function of Long Bones

Ensure proper weight bearing and movement

An appropriate nursing intervention for a patient who has acute low back pain and muscle spasms

keep the head elevated slightly and flex the knees when resting in bed

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1
Arthroscopy Interventions
Heat application
Ice application
No weight bearing for 6 weeks
Morphine for pain
2
A muscle that has been torn from the bone
Ligament
Tendon
Cartilage
Fascia
3
Function of Long Bones
Protect vital organs
Controls contraction of organs and blood vessels
Serve as primary site for hematopoiesis
Ensure proper weight bearing and movement
4
risk factor for the development of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Age younger than 20
Male gender
Works as a marketing manager
Plays musical instruments
5
Inflammation of the Bursae
Bursitis
Low back pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Dupuytren's contracture
6
The nurse correlates an excessive production of thyroid hormone to which effect on the musculoskeletal system?
Decreased rate of bone destruction
Increase in the number of osteoblasts
Increased growth of bone
Increased bone loss
7
To move the extremity away from the body
Adduction
Circumduction
Eversion
Abduction
8
Movement of extremity toward midline of the body
Supination
Abduction
Pronation
Adduction
9
Reabsorption of calcium from bones is increased
Osteporosis
Pagets Disease
Osteomylitis
Septic Arthritis
10
Extremity swelling, loss of function, numbness & tingling
Compartment Syndrome
CRPS
Spetic Arthritis
Gout
11
An appropriate nursing intervention for a patient who has acute low back pain and muscle spasms
keep the head elevated slightly and flex the knees when resting in bed
twist gently from side to side to maintain range of motion in the spine
keep both feet flat on the floor when prolonged standing is required.
avoid the use of cold packs because they will exacerbate the muscle spasms
12
Fosamax Instructions
Take @ bedtime
Take 2 hours after breakfast
Take with a full meal
Take on an empty stomach
13
Patient experiencing intense pain and pulselessness may need
Traction
Fasciotomy
Cast
Pain medication
14
Bucks's traction interventions
Use up to 30 lbs
Remove when bathing
Weights hang freely
Assess neurovascular status daily
15
Leg is internally rotated making one leg shorter than the other
Avascular Necrosis
CRPS
Compartment Syndrome
Dislocation of hip
16
The nurse prepares the patient with suspected osteoporosis for which diagnostic test?
DEXA Scan
XRAY
CT Scan
MRI
17
Avoid after hipreplacement surgery
Crossing the legs
Application of ice
Walking
Using a walker
18
Purpose of Skeletal Traction
decreases the chance of bone infection
prevents movement of any part of the left leg
used to treat muscle spasms in the leg
aids in realigning the bone
19
Plantar Fasciitis Interventions
Use of crutches
Weight mgt
Heat application
Ace wrap
20
Bone Deformity & Pain
Low back pain
Gout
Lupus
Pagets Disease

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Musculoskeletal

20 termsStudBud Administration45 plays

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Questions 20

Answers

1
Arthroscopy Interventions
Heat application
Ice application
No weight bearing for 6 weeks
Morphine for pain
2
A muscle that has been torn from the bone
Ligament
Tendon
Cartilage
Fascia
3
Function of Long Bones
Protect vital organs
Controls contraction of organs and blood vessels
Serve as primary site for hematopoiesis
Ensure proper weight bearing and movement
4
risk factor for the development of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Age younger than 20
Male gender
Works as a marketing manager
Plays musical instruments
5
Inflammation of the Bursae
Bursitis
Low back pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Dupuytren's contracture
6
The nurse correlates an excessive production of thyroid hormone to which effect on the musculoskeletal system?
Decreased rate of bone destruction
Increase in the number of osteoblasts
Increased growth of bone
Increased bone loss
7
To move the extremity away from the body
Adduction
Circumduction
Eversion
Abduction
8
Movement of extremity toward midline of the body
Supination
Abduction
Pronation
Adduction
9
Reabsorption of calcium from bones is increased
Osteporosis
Pagets Disease
Osteomylitis
Septic Arthritis
10
Extremity swelling, loss of function, numbness & tingling
Compartment Syndrome
CRPS
Spetic Arthritis
Gout
11
An appropriate nursing intervention for a patient who has acute low back pain and muscle spasms
keep the head elevated slightly and flex the knees when resting in bed
twist gently from side to side to maintain range of motion in the spine
keep both feet flat on the floor when prolonged standing is required.
avoid the use of cold packs because they will exacerbate the muscle spasms
12
Fosamax Instructions
Take @ bedtime
Take 2 hours after breakfast
Take with a full meal
Take on an empty stomach
13
Patient experiencing intense pain and pulselessness may need
Traction
Fasciotomy
Cast
Pain medication
14
Bucks's traction interventions
Use up to 30 lbs
Remove when bathing
Weights hang freely
Assess neurovascular status daily
15
Leg is internally rotated making one leg shorter than the other
Avascular Necrosis
CRPS
Compartment Syndrome
Dislocation of hip
16
The nurse prepares the patient with suspected osteoporosis for which diagnostic test?
DEXA Scan
XRAY
CT Scan
MRI
17
Avoid after hipreplacement surgery
Crossing the legs
Application of ice
Walking
Using a walker
18
Purpose of Skeletal Traction
decreases the chance of bone infection
prevents movement of any part of the left leg
used to treat muscle spasms in the leg
aids in realigning the bone
19
Plantar Fasciitis Interventions
Use of crutches
Weight mgt
Heat application
Ace wrap
20
Bone Deformity & Pain
Low back pain
Gout
Lupus
Pagets Disease