Trauma
Arthritis
Assessment
Medications
Surgery
100
Non-surgical, manual realignment of bone fragments to their anatomic position.  

What is closed reduction procedure? 

100

A slow-progressive, non-inflammatory arthritis disease of synovial joints resulting from cartilage damage

What is osteoarthritis? 

100

Inspection, Palpitation, Range of Motion (ROM), Strength

What is the order of assessment for the musculoskeletal system? 

100

Because of high risk for VTE in orthopedic surgical patients, prophylactic anticoagulant drugs should be given for 10-14 days. Name four common agents

What is (1) warfarin (Coumadin), (2) low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) such as enoxaparin (Lovenox) (3) aspirin, (4) a factor Xa inhibitor (e.g., rivaroxaban [Xarelto], apixaben) 

100

Mirror therapy and virtual reality treatment reduce this type of post op symptom

What is phantom limb pain? 

200

Surgical decompression of involved extremity 

What is a fasciotomy? 

200

A chronic systemic, autoimmune disease with inflammation in connective tissue of synovial joints, often marked by remissions and exacerbations

What is rheumatoid arthritis? 

200

A lateral curvature of the spine

What is scoliosis? 

200

Considering open fractures and patient immunization status, pts may receive this because of the risk of exposure to clostridium tetani. 

what is tetanus immune globulin or tetanus and diphtheria toxoid? 

200

This is key nursing focus following spine surgery 

What is maintaining proper spine alignment? 

300

Type of fracture that most commonly occurs when patient falls on outstretched arms and hands. 

What is a Colles fracture? 

300

This chronic disorder is characterized by widespread, non-articular musculoskeletal pain and fatigue with multiple tender points and believed to involve abnormal central processing of nociceptive pain input

What is fibromyalgia? 

300

In addition to flexion, extension/hyperextension, abduction and adduction, the fingers are also able to this motion

What is opposition? 

300

Probenecid and colchicine (combination) is used to treat gout and prevent gouty arthritis attacks by doing this. 

What is removing uric acid from the body? 

300

Surgery of choice for compression fractures which involves inserting a balloon into the vertebral body and then inflating it 

What is balloon kyphoplasty? 

400

Partial or incomplete displacement of the joint 

What is subluxation? 

400

A typical early symptom of Lyme disease is the development of this lesion occurring at the site of the tick bite within this timeframe after exposure

What is erythema migrans (EM) and what is one month after exposure? 

400

This exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine is an expected finding in late pregnancy

What is lordosis? 

400

These drugs inhibit osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and slows the cycle of bone remodeling which increases bone density. (therapeutic drugs in treating osteoporosis)  

What are bisphosphonates? 

400

Procedure that involves the reconstruction/replacement of a joint to relieve pain, improve or maintain ROM, & correct deformity. It is most often done with patients with OA, RA, avascular necrosis, congenital deformities or dislocation. 

What is arthroplasty? 

500
Name this type of hip fracture: region between the greater and lesser trochanter

What is intertrochanteric? 

500

Treatment of care of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the axial skelton, is aimed at these two primary goals

What is (1) maintaining maximal skeletal mobility and (2) decreasing pain and inflammation? 

500

Two provocative "tests" when "positive" during the MS assessment may "rule in" the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome

What are Phalen's and Tinel's? 

500

Methotrexate is usually the first medicine given for rheumatoid arthritis, it is in this class of medications, which is often abbreviated as DMARD

What is disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs? 

500

If hemiarthroplasty of the hip is done by posterior approach, verbalize at least 2 measures to prevent dislocation when providing discharge instructions. 

What is using an elevated toilet seat? 

What is placing chair in shower or tub & remain seated while washing?

What is use pillow between legs for first 6 weeks when lying on non operative side or supine?

What is keeping hip in neutral, straight position when sitting, walking, or lying? crossing legs and ankles, putting on shoes and socks