Joints
Freely moveable joints
Synovial joints
The protein that causes muscles to be red in color
Myoglobin
Synovial fluid is aspirated from the joint for analysis
Arthrocentesis
You are caring for a patient who had a left knee arthroscopy. You notice his leg is warm to the touch. Name 3 assessments you would perform to investigate further.
Capillary refill, temperature, pain assessment, pulses, skin color, sensation, range of motion
Small sacs of synovial fluid between the joints and structures that cross over the joints
Bursae
Changes in these 2 electrolytes often contribute to bone disorders
calcium and phosphorus
Bone or muscle tissue extracted for microscopic examination
Biopsy
In a post menopausal women, this bone-related electrolyte can be expected to be low
calcium
Name 3 types of joints
Ball and socket, hinge, pivot, gliding, saddle
If a patient has muscle destruction watch for elevated ____
CK (creatine kinase)
This is a special type of bone density scan that uses x-ray
DEXA
Following a bone biopsy, a nurse is assessing their patient. What is a complication that might be assessed?
Joint dislocation
Rash
Hematoma
Crepitus
Immovable joints between facial bones
sutures (synarthrosis)
When serum uric acid levels rise, a condition called ___ can occur
Gout
A radioactive elementinjected that mirates to bone and inflammatory tissue
Gallium or thallium
This complication may occur due to blunt force injury to the chest wall
Pneumothorax
In combination with synovial fluid, THIS permits friction free movement
articular cartilage
3 Symptoms of Rhabdomyolysis include
Dark urine, muscle weakness, and muscle pain
If a patient is unable to have a CT or MRI scan, they may have this test for complicated spinal surgery revisions
Myelography
Your patient is a child who is not reaching their developmental milestones. They may be lacking in any of these hormones. Name 3
Vit D, Vit A, Vit C, growth hormone, Thyroxine, Insulin