Musculoskeletal System
List 2 age related changes in the MS system that affect mobility.
What are decreased bone density, reduced ROM, reduced balance etc?
Arthritis that is an autoimmune disease.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
IBD that has “skip lesions” and affects the full thickness of the bowel wall.
What is Crohn's Disease?
RICE stands for.
What is Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation?
The normal PRI on an ECG.
What is 0.12-0.20 seconds?
The four main functions of the skeletal system.
What are structural support, protection, mineral storage, blood cell production?
The medication class that is commonly used for RA, and the major risk it poses.
What are immunosuppressants; infection risk?
The major complication of ulcerative colitis.
What is toxic megacolon?
You suspect compartment syndrome in a casted limb. Your first nursing action is.
What is to notify the provider immediately?
The normal duration of a QRS complex.
What is <0.12 seconds?
The “6 Ps” of neurovascular assessment plus 2 other factors.
What are Pain, Pulses, Pallor, Paresthesia, Paralysis, Poikilothermia, Edema, Capillary Refill?
Classic signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis.
What are joint stiffness, pain that worsens with activity, crepitus?
A patient with diverticulitis reports pain and fever. The quandrant you would expect the pain to be located.
What is the LLQ?
List the sequence of using crutches with one affected leg when descending stairs.
What is crutches, affected leg, unaffected leg?
What are GI ulcers, GI bleeding, stomach pain, N/V, impaired kidney function, bruising, bleeding, etc?
ORIF stands for.
What is Open Reduction Internal Fixation?
Compare one difference in pathology between RA and OA.
What is RA: systemic and inflammatory; OA: degenerative and localized?
Name 2 key signs of appendicitis.
What are McBurney's point pain, rebound tenderness, Rosving's sign?
List 3 mobility precautions after a total hip replacement.
What are no crossing legs, no bending past 90°, use abduction pillow?
Name the quadruple therapy used to treat PUD due to H. pylori.
What are PPI, antacid, H2 blocker, and antibiotics?
A patient is at risk for falls due to osteoporosis. The medication class that is commonly prescribed, and nursing teaching that should accompany it?
What are Bisphosphonates; take on empty stomach, sit upright 30 min?
Lab test that is used to diagnose RA.
What is Rheumatoid factor or anti-CCP antibodies?
Post-op lap cholecystectomy patient reports shoulder pain. The likely cause of this pain and how you treat it.
What is CO₂ retention from laparoscopic procedure; encourage ambulation?
List 3 things you should monitor for in a patient with skin traction.
What are skin integrity, neurovascular status, alignment, WBC, weights are hanging freely, etc?
Name 2 lethal cardiac arrythmias.
What are v-fib, v-tach, asystole, PEA, Torsades de Pointes?