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How many bones do we have in the body
206
How many types of fractures do we have
2
Name two types of fractures we have
Open fracture and
Closed Fracture
What causes fractures
falls, accidents, cancer, alcoholism and osteoporosis
Which is the longest bone in the body
Femur
What do we call the fracture where the skin is not open
Closed fracture
what is the main purpose of a cast
Promote healing by also maintaining proper allignment
If a client with a cast complains of numbness and tangling, what do you do as CCAs
Report to the supervisor/nurse in charge immediately
What fracture is more common to elderly people
Hip fracture due to falls
Two signs of hip fracture
Shortening of leg and also rotating outwards
Examples of post operative problems which can be life threatening?
Pneumonia
Urinary tract infections
Thrombi (blood clots) in the leg veins
Pressure ulcers, constipation, and confusion
What is osteomyelitis?
Inflammation or infection of the bone marrow
Which bacteria causes Osteomyelitis
Staphylococcus
What is the Most common cause of amputation
Diabetes
What is Amputation
removal of all or part of the extremity of the body ie leg.
A condition in which there is death of tissues
Gangrene
What causes gangreen
Frost bite, burns, injuries and circulatory disorder
What do we call an artificial replacement for a missing body part.
Prostheses
What do we call the feeling of pain in the amputated part of the body.
Phantom limb pain
Notify your supervisor immediately if client complains of pain at the prosthesis site. What are the things to report?
Report any redness, swelling, or drainage at the site.
A bone disorder in which the bone becomes porous and brittle, bones break easily
Osteoporosis
Name atleast three risk factors for osteoporosis
Lack of estrogen and calcium
Smoking
High alcohol intake
Lack of exercise
Prolonged bed rest and immobility
Important preventive measures of osteoporosis
Requires intake of enough calcium and vitamins
Estrogen may be prescribed for women after menopause (not done as much anymore)
Weight-bearing exercises, walking, jogging, dancing and stair climbing can prevent osteoporosis.
Some clients wear a back brace or corset or walking aids.
What do we call the inflammation of the joint,
Swelling, redness, heat, and pain
Arthritis
Two most common types of Arthritis
ØOsteoarthritis
ØRheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis {OA}
Rheumatoid arthritis {RA}