Anatomy & Physiology
The Older Adult
Bone disorders
Objective Data
Health Promotion & Risk Reduction
100

The skeletal system consists of?

What is bones and joints

100

Name 2 aging effects on the musculoskeletal system

What is osteopenia, less elastic and compressible joint cartilage, and muscle tissue atrophies

100

What is defined as bone loss that causes significant decreased density and possible fracture?

What is osteoporosis 

100

The comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment includes which assessment strategies

What is inspection and palpation 

100

What electrolyte can increase calcium loss?

What is phosphorus 

200

What are the different types of muscles?

What is Smooth muscle, Cardiac muscle, Skeletal muscle

200

Severe osteopenia can cause which type of spinal curvature? 

Kyphosis

200

Why is the biggest complication for patients with osteoporosis?

What is fractures

200
Name 3 things assessed for during the musculoskeletal assessment

What is ROM, gait, and muscle strength

200

What should be added to the diet for a healthy musculoskeletal system?

Diary, soy, fruits, dark veg, fortified cereal/food, etc.

300

What vitamin and electrolyte affect bone regulation?

What are vitamin D and calcium

300

Osteoporosis is

What is loss of bone density

300

What is infection in any bony tissue?

What is osteomyelitis 

300

What are the 4 methods for assessing Range of Motion?

Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction.

300

What type of exercise is performed against resistance that may be beneficial if your pt is on bed rest for extended periods?

What is Isometric exercises

400

What type of energy is needed for muscle contraction?

ATP

400

What is a priority patient problem for an older patient with musculoskeletal dysfunction?

Safety/falls

400

What are 3 s/s of osteomyelitis? 

•Bone pain

•Fever

•Erythema and heat in the area of the infected bone

•Elevated WBC count

•ESR may raise later in the disease course

400

What diagnostic is used in the diagnosis of pathologic changes in the joints?

Arthroscope 

400

What exercises are good for musculoskeletal health maintenance and promotion? 

What is weight bearing exercises  

500

The process of bone formation is called?

Osteogenesis

500

What are some teaching methods to prevent falls?

Remove rugs, adequate lighting, hand rails, low tub/shower, assistance.

500

What is the biggest risk factor for osteomyelitis?

What is cellulitis

500

What endocrine gland could affect a patient's musculoskeletal function?

What is parathyroid

500

Name 4 ways to reduce osteoporosis

What is 

•Adequate calcium & vitamin D intake

•Limiting caffeine intake

•Increasing activity and exercise

•Avoiding smoking and alcohol

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