What is the hallmark acute symptom of osteomylitis?
Constant bone pain unrelieved by rest
What is the most common benign bone tumor?
Osteochondroma
What causes most cases of acute low back pain?
Activity causing undue stress on the lower back
What deficiency causes osteomalacia (softening of the bones)?
Vitamin D deficiency
What is the main nursing goal for muscular dystrophy?
Preserve mobility and prevent complications
What diagnostic test confirms the causative organism in osteomyelitis?
Bone or soft tissue biopsy
Which malignant bone tumor is most common and highly aggressive?
Osteosarcoma
What is a common symptom of herniated lumbar disc?
Radicular pain radiating below the knee
What diagnostic test confirms osteoporosis?
DEXA scan for bone mineral density
What interventions reduce the risk of pressure injuries in immobile patients?
Frequent repositioning and skin inspection
What is the primary treatment for acute osteomyelitis before ischemia occurs?
Aggressive IV antibiotic therapy
What type of bone cancer arises from metastasis of another cancer?
metastatic bone cancer
What conservative treatments are used for chronic back pain?
Exercise, weight reduction, analgesics, rest, heat/cold
What are major risk factors of osteoporosis?
Female, age, small frame, family history, low calcium intake
Which exercise type is best for osteoporosis prevention?
Weight-bearing exercises (jumping, hiking, running)
What therapy may be used in chronic osteomyelitis to promote healing?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
What is the key nursing consideration for patients with bone cancer?
What is the nursing priority after vertebral disc surgery?
Maintain proper spinal alignment until healing occurs
What medication class slows bone resorption in osteoporosis?
Bisphosphonates (Reclast, Fosamax)
What safety teaching helps prevent falls in bone disease patients?
Use of assistive aids and remove home hazards
Which nursing diagnosis is the most relevant to osteomyelitis?
Impaired physical mobility related to pain and infection
What symptom of osteosarcoma often worsens at night and with activity?
Gradual onset bone pain and swelling
What symptom may suggest cervical nerve root compression?
Arm pain, weakness, paresthesia
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.
How can nurses promote spinal health in patients and staff?
Teach proper body mechanics and posture awareness