Diagnostics
This procedure involves aspiration of synovial fluid for inspection.
What is arthrocentesis?
ROM exercises help prevent this complication most directly.
What are contractures?
The structure that joins bones together at a joint.
What is a ligament?
This lab value is monitored in clients with gout.
What is uric acid?
After a knee replacement, this machine may be used to exercise the joint.
What is a CPM machine?
A radioactive substance is injected before this diagnostic test.
What is a bone scan?
If muscles are not stretched and contracted regularly, they become this.
What are shorter and less elastic muscles?
This type of joint is found in the shoulder.
What is a ball and socket joint?
Elevated levels of creatine phosphokinase (CPK) may indicate this.
What is muscle damage?
This is the first intervention after a patient returns from an arthrogram.
What are apply ice packs?
Thin needles are inserted into muscles while responses are recorded.
What is EMG?
ROM exercises should generally be performed this many times daily.
What is 3-4 times daily?
These are also known as growth plates.
What are epiphyseal plates?
This screening test may help identify rheumatoid arthritis.
What is ESR?
Following arthroscopy, nurses should perform these two key assessments/interventions.
What are monitor neurovascular status or elevate extremities?
Before this procedure, all metal objects such as jewelry and hair clips must be removed.
What is an MRI?
This intervention is the best nursing measure to prevent contractures in an immobile client.
What is passive ROM exercise?
Blood cell production occurs in this type of bone marrow.
What is red bone marrow?
Age-related loss of this increases risk for falls.
What are gait disturbances?
Arthroplasty is performed for this purpose.
What is replacing a joint to improve function and mobility?
This test is commonly used to determine bone density and diagnose osteoporosis.
What is a DEXA scan?
A footboard is used primarily to prevent this complication.
What is plantar flexion or foot drop?
When extremities are positioned at the body's sides, the movement is called this.
What is adduction?
An age-related musculoskeletal change commonly seen in older adults.
What is decreased muscle mass?
A patient states, "I should avoid moving my knee for at least 2 weeks" after arthrocentesis. This statement indicates this.
What is the need for further teaching?