Fractures
A crackling or rattling sound
What is crepitation
Reduction in height
What is osteoporosis
Infection in bony tissue that may lead to necrosis of bone
What is Osteomyelitis
A history of delayed motor development during infancy
What is Muscular Dystrophy
Initial care of a suspected fracture of the left arm
What is immobilize extremity
Used to check the bone density of bones
What is a DXA scan
Often used to treat osteomyelitis
Calf muscles of a patient with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy are usually
What is hypertrophied or enlarged
Restoring the bone to proper alignment
What is reduction
The best exercise for women to perform to prevent osteoporosis
What is walking
A test used to determine inflammation due to osteomyelitis
ESR or CRP
Patients with muscular dystrophy have progressive weakness as evidenced by
frequent falling
Typically drys in 20 minutes
What is a synthetic cast
This is needed to transport Calcium into the system
What is Vitamin D
A patient is admitted with cellulitis on the left ankle. What diagnostic test would the nurse anticipate?
What is an MRI
Uses their hands and arms to "climb up" their legs to stand up from a squatting position.
What is gowers Sign
A patient is placed in Bucks traction due to a fracture on the femur. What is the most important thing the nurse needs to do?
What keeps the weights off the floor.
What is a priority assessment of patient with severe kyphosis
What is respiratory
A nurse is caring for a client who has an open fracture. What is the primary concern?
Infection or osteomyelitis
Nursing care is primarily a supportive role to prevent complications and
What is maintain quality of life