Name of the Joint
Risky Business
ROM da dom dom
We Already Did That
NCLEX
100
A "ball-and-socket" joint that articulates the humerus with the glenoid fossa of the scapula and is supported/stabilized by four strong muscles
What is the shoulder and rotator cuff
100
Work related injuries are a public health issue that is measured by this indicator
What is loss of work production hours
100
This motion decreases angle between bones
What is flexion
100
Posture, gait, mobility are components of the musculoskeletal exam. These components can also be assessed during what part of the physical exam
What is the General Survey
100
A patient presents to ED complaining of pain in his left ankle stating, “I missed a step coming down the stairs, and landed funny.” The ankle is swollen with point tenderness at lateral malleolus. Which of the following would the nurse do to help control the swelling?
A) Apply heat to the ankle B) Instruct patient to flex ankle frequently C) Have patient to dangle left leg over the side of the bed D) Raise the left leg above level of the heart
200
The articulation of the femur, tibia and patella bones form the knee joint and are kept stabilized by these ligaments
What is the cruciate (anterior/posterior stability) and the collateral (medial/lateral stability) ligaments
200
The spine in perfect alignment has 4 defined curves. These 2 curvatures of the spine represent spinal deformities
What is lordosis and kyphosis
200
The combination of flexion, extension, abduction and adduction creates this kind of motion
What is circumduction -circular motion
200
Instructing a patient to flex &/or extend an extremity against resistance is performed during the neurologic exam to assess for...
What is to assess muscle tone and strength. (Sometimes called a neuromuscular exam)
200
Which type of gait correlates to Parkinson's disease?
A) Spastic hemiparesis B) Steppage C) Shuffling D) Scissors
300
This joint has unique terminology for the ROM it is capable of. They are: Dorsiflexion; Plantar flexion; Inversion; Eversion
What is the ankle
300
When screening for scoliosis, the nurse instructs the patient to bend at the hip while inspecting the back's contours. This finding suggests presence of scoliosis
What is uneven shoulder heights
300
A back-bend describes this motion of the spine
What is hyperextension
300
During a Musculoskeletal exam deformity of the a right knee joint is noted as well as a 3 cm laceration over patella. This finding also gives us objective data for the assessment of this organ system
What is the integument
300
A trauma patient has been immobilized for the past several days. The nurse considers when developing the patient's care plan that without proper intervention, the muscles of the patient are at risk of developing what?
A) Hypertrophy B) Atrophy C) Fasciculation D) Osteoporesis
400
Jumping jacks are a vigorous test of these joints ability to "abduct" and "adduct"
What is the shoulder and hips
400
A nurse teaches an older adult to perform isometric exercises for this purpose
What is maintain muscle strength
400
Internal and External; Pronation and Supination are examples of this musculoskeletal motion
Rotation
400
Rapid, involuntary contractions of muscles known as tremors are abnormal findings that may have significance for these body systems
What is musculoskeletal, neurologic or metabolic
400
Which assessment parameter would the nurse expect to find when assessing the older adult with a musculoskeletal disorder? Select all that apply
A) Decreased endurance B) Increase in height C) Decreased range of motion D) Increased muscle strength E) Joint stiffness
500
The thumb can do one thing...
What is finger-thumb opposition. PS Is that true?
500
Anticipatory guidance of children and adolescents features safety practices surrounding sports and risk taking behaviors. This is an example of this level of prevention
What is primary
500
Range of Motion (ROM) is assessed by inspection and palpation and even auditory findings. The finding of "crepitus" can be described as...
What is a crackling/popping noise with a grating feel during ROM testing
500
Musculoskeletal deformities can affect other organ/body systems by this mechanism
What is constricting movement or function
500
Which of the following is a neurovascular problem caused by pressure within a muscle area that increases to such an extent that microcirculation diminishes?
A) Compartment syndrome B) Remodeling C) Hypertrophy D) Fasciculation
M
e
n
u