Diagnostics
A camera is used to directly examine the interior of a joint cavity in what procedure?
What is arthroscopy?
Patient takes his or her own joints through all movements without assistance
What is active range of motion?
How do you treat closed reduction?
Non surgical, traction, casting, splints, or braces to maintain alignment and immobilize
How would you assess for scoliosis?
Have patient put arms above head and bend forward at the waist
List (3) main function of bone
What is support, protection of internal organs, voluntary movement, blood cell production, and mineral storage
Whats the normal calcium level?
8.5-10.5?
What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate
What is bucks traction indicated for?
Hip fractures
What kind of drainage is to be expected at pin traction sites?
clear, odorless drainage
What bone cell takes part in bone remodeling by helping in the breakdown of bone tissue?
What are Osteoclasts
After a bone or muscle biopsy, the area must not be moved for how long?
8-12 hours
When do fat embolisms usually occur?
Up to 72 hours after a break in a long bone
What is the primary drug therapy for osteoarthritis?
What are NSAIDS
What are the six P's?
Pain, paresthesia, pallor, paralysis, pressure, pulselessness
Rigid connective tissue in synovial joints
What is cartilage?
What is the purpose of DEXA?
Measure the bone mineral density and diagnose metabolic bone diseases.
What actions should be taken if fat embolism is suspected?
Give O2 at 2L
High Fowlers
minimize movement of extremity
chest xray or lung scan
ABG's
Administer fluids and steroids as ordered
provide support and calm environment
Surgical procedure allowing fracture alignment under direct visualization while using various internal fixation devices applied to the bone
What manifestations would be present in fat embolism?
petechiae on the neck, chest, and head. Cyanosis, tachycardia, chest pain, dyspnea, tachypnea
Difference between ligaments and tendons?
Tendons attach muscles to bones.
Ligaments connect bones to bones.
Diagnostic study most often used for determining musculoskeletal system inegrity
what is X-Ray?
What is contraindicated after a hip replacement?
Avoid bending over, adduct hip, cross legs at knees or ankles, sit on chairs without arms, put on own shoes or stockings without adaptive devices for 4-6weeks.
What should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who is taking alendronate?
Take the drug first thing in the morning
What is a spirtal fracture typically associated with?
What is abuse?
3 types of muscle tissue
what is cardiac, smooth, and skeletal