Trauma/Injuries
An injury to the muscle or tendons, also known as a muscle pull
What is a strain?
Degenerative disorder of the joints that causes joint pain aggravated by movement and relieved by rest
What is osteoarthritis?
Joint condition classified by symmetric joint pain, swelling, and morning joint stiffness lasting > 1 hour
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
A decreased level of this neurotransmitter causes Parkinson's Disease
What is dopamine?
An assistive device for patients in traction to encourage movement
What is a trapeze?
The interventions that should be done to manage soft tissue injuries
What is Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation?
Nursing management after a THA is to prevent the risk of
What is VTE, infection, and dislocation?
The compound that causes gout
What is uric acid?
The 4 cardinal signs of Parkinson's
What is Tremors, Rigidity, Bradykinesia, Postural instability?
A common consequence of osteoporosis
What is a fracture?
The immediate intervention after a fracture
What is immobilization of the affected body part?
Porous, brittle, and fragile bones seen in women after menopause
What is primary osteoporosis?
First line treatment for patients with RA, used to slow or halt disease progression
What is DMARD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs)?
Autonomic symptoms that may be seen in patients with Parkinson's (name 2)
What is excessive sweating, drooling, paroxysmal flushing, orthostatic hypotension, gastric and urinary retention, constipation, and sexual dysfunction?
Two examples of foods high in purines that patients with gout should avoid
What is red meat, organ meat, seafood, alcohol, soft drinks, sugary food?
The 5 Ps of a neurovascular assessment
What is pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, and paralysis?
Treatment options for osteomyelitis
What is long-term IV antibiotics and surgical debridement?
Important patient education points for the management of Lupus (name 3)
What are Routine screenings; Avoid UV exposure/ sunscreen & protective clothing; Smoking cessation; Medication compliance & side effects; Monitoring for systemic involvement; S&S of infection
Goals of care for patients with Parkinson's disease include (name 3)
What is Improve function and mobility, Independence in ADLs, Adequate bowel elimination, Maintain nutrition, Effective communication/coping?
Three clinical manifestations of a fat embolism
What are Hypoxemia, Neuro changes, and Petechiae?
Fracture complication that occurs when there is increased pressure in a confined space, compromising blood flow
What is compartment syndrome?
The activity encouraged for patients with osteoporosis
What are weight bearing exercises?
Lupus complication caused by a buildup of antibodies and immune complexes that damage the nephrons
What is Lupus nephritis?
Long-term use of levodopa or dopamine agonists can cause this adverse effect
What is dyskinesia?
Three signs of a hip dislocation
What is Shortening of the affected extremity, Abnormal external or internal rotation, Restricted ability to move the leg, “popping” sensation in the hip, Increased pain/ swelling/and immobilization, Acute groin pain?