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Bone Structure & Function
Joints and Skeletal Division
Diagnostic Imaging
Medications and Diet
Patient Teaching
100
The humerus, femur, and tibia are examples of these
What are long bones
100
The area where two bones meet
What is a joint or articulation
100

It is necessary to have patient remove all metal items prior to this test

What is MRI

100
This medication, ordered after major surgery, is essential for preventing blood coagulation
What is Coumadin
100

This tool is taught pre-operatively and used post-operatively to help prevent static pneumonia

What is an Incentive Spirometer

200
The signifance of this basic function is to shield major organs
What is protection (basic function)
200
Vertebrae are an example of this type of articulation
What is amphiarthrosis
200
In this test, the use of contrast dye is contraindicated for individuals with allergies to iodine and shellfish
What is CT Scan
200
Bone resorption inhibitors that are best taken upon awakening and at least 30 min prior to eating
What is Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel or Aredia
200
This discomfort is felt by patients whose brains continue communicating to nerves that no longer have muscles to innervate
What is phantom pain
300
Calcium and phosphorus
What are the minerals stored in bone (mineral storage/basic function)
300
This skeletal division does not include the foundational bones that protect vital organs
What is appendicular
300
After this test, the patient is kept in a Semi-Fowler's position for 8hrs in an effort to avoid a headache, the most common discomfort following the test
What is myelogram
300
Dark leafy greens, low fat yogurt and almonds
What are foods high in calcium
300
This action along with a genetic link places an individual at a higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis
What is smoking
400
This describes the classification and the location of carpals
What are short bones in the wrists
400
Allows a gymnast free movement and great flexibility
What are synovial joints or diarthrosis
400

This may be performed on an individual with osteoporosis to determine how tightly bone is packed

What is DEXA scan (dual energy xray absorptiometry) or BMD scan

400
This hormone plays an important role in holding calcium in bone and is also reduced by smoking
What is estrogen
400
The nurse explains that more tophi may be deposited if the individual with this condition continues a high purine diet and alcohol consumption
What is Gouty Arthritis
500
This irregular bone helps to form the base of the skull, the sides of the cranium and the sides of the eye sockets
What is the sphenoid bone
500
A condition in RA patients in which the membranes of diarthrodial joints are inflamed
What is synovitis
500
Following this test that detects metastasis and bone disease, the patient is encouraged to increase water consumption to flush out nuclides
What is a bone scan
500
This class of medications help to absorb calcium phosphate in the bones and prevent the withdrawal of calcium from the bone into the bloodstream
What are bone resorption inhibitors/biphosphanates
500
In order to maintain adequate arterial pressure and to avoid the need for a fasciotomy, the nurse educates the patient on doing this post-operatively to the affected limb
What is keep limb elevated to heart level