Osteomyelitis & Infections
Bone Tumors
Spine & Back Disorders
Metabolic Bone Diseases
Musculoskeletal Nursing Care
100

What is the hallmark acute symptom of osteomylitis?

Constant bone pain unrelieved by rest

100

What is the most common benign bone tumor?

Osteochondroma

100

What causes most cases of acute low back pain?

Activity causing undue stress on the lower back

100

What deficiency causes osteomalacia (softening of the bones)?

Vitamin D deficiency 

100

What is the main nursing goal for muscular dystrophy?

Preserve mobility and prevent complications

200

What diagnostic test confirms the causative organism in osteomyelitis?

Bone or soft tissue biopsy

200

Which malignant bone tumor is most common and highly aggressive?

Osteosarcoma

200

What is a common symptom of herniated lumbar disc?

Radicular pain radiating below the knee

200

What diagnostic test confirms osteoporosis? 

DEXA scan for bone mineral density

200

What interventions reduce the risk of pressure injuries in immobile patients?

Frequent repositioning and skin inspection

300

What is the primary treatment for acute osteomyelitis before ischemia occurs?

Aggressive IV antibiotic therapy

300

What type of bone cancer arises from metastasis of another cancer?

metastatic bone cancer

300

What conservative treatments are used for chronic back pain?

Exercise, weight reduction, analgesics, rest, heat/cold

300

What are major risk factors of osteoporosis?

Female, age, small frame, family history, low calcium intake

300

Which exercise type is best for osteoporosis prevention?

Weight-bearing exercises (jumping, hiking, running)

400

What therapy may be used in chronic osteomyelitis to promote healing?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

400

What is the key nursing consideration for patients with bone cancer?

Prevent pathologic fractures through careful movement
400

What is the nursing priority after vertebral disc surgery?

Maintain proper spinal alignment until healing occurs

400

What medication class slows bone resorption in osteoporosis?

Bisphosphonates (Reclast, Fosamax)

400

What safety teaching helps prevent falls in bone disease patients?

Use of assistive aids and remove home hazards

500

Which nursing diagnosis is the most relevant to osteomyelitis?

Impaired physical mobility related to pain and infection

500

What symptom of osteosarcoma often worsens at night and with activity?

Gradual onset bone pain and swelling

500

What symptom may suggest cervical nerve root compression?

Arm pain, weakness, paresthesia

500

Paget's disease involves excessive bone resorption followed by what?

Abnormal bone formation with vascular connective tissue. The bone is enlarged, structurally weak, and highly vascularized. The bone marrow is eventually replaced with fibrous tissue. 

500

How can nurses promote spinal health in patients and staff?

Teach proper body mechanics and posture awareness