Nursing Care
At what age should you increasevitamin D intake?
Age 50
ued to visualize or assess tumors, soft tissue, ligaments or tendons
Computed tomography CT
How many bones in the human body
206
By what age do 40% of the population have Osteoarthritis
40
loss of bone mass occur after what age
30
How much Vitamin D does the daily intake increase to at a certain age
800-1000
Visualize and assess torn muscle, ligaments, and cartilage
MRI
Which gland secretes calcitonin
Thyroid gland
during the first 4 months of hip surgery the patient is not allowed to______________ or _______________
cross their legs or bend at the hip more than
is the chief cause of disability in the united States
arthritis
What nursing care for a patient is needed to help repair muscles when they are injured
Rest
How do you answer your patient if they ask How long does an MRI take
30-90 minutes
Which kind of physical activity stimulates bone formation and remodeling
Weight Bearing Activity
name a diarthrosis joint
freely movable joint:
Ball and socket-hip and shoulder
hinge joint-elbow and knee
saddle joint- base of thumb
Glididng joint- carpal bone in the wrist
Compartment syndrome or pressure within a muscle where microcirculation diminishes can lead to permanent lost if the anoxic situation continues for longer than how many hours
6
what 3 common symptoms will a patient report during a physical assessment regarding their musculoskeletal disorder
pain, tenderness, and altered sensation(caused by pressure of the nerves)
What are the 2 Osteoarthritis (OA)nursing management major goals?
Pain management and optimal functional ability
If a patient has a cochlear implant are they allowed to have an MRI
NO!
occurs, in which old bone is removed and new bone is added to the skeleton
Remodeling
What is a joint arthroplasty
surgical removal of an unhealthy joint and replacement of joint surfaces with metal or synthetic material
The nurse must assess the _______________ of the involved musculoskeletal area.
neurovascular status
How many stages does a fracture of a bone go through
4
What is the name of the tool that predicts a patient 10 year risk of fracturing a hip or major bone such as spine forearm or shoulder
The fracture risk tool (FRAX)
What are the stages a bone goes through to heal?
Hematoma formation
Inflammatory phase occurs
reparative phase
remodeling
According to Lippincott, what are Potential complications for a patient in traction?
Atelectasis
pneumonia
constipation
Urinary stasis
venous thromboembolism