the inflammation of joints
what is arthritis
bones become porous and brittle
True or False: all strokes are the same?
what is false?
+100 points to any team who can name the two types of strokes- write them down
the term that describes paralysis on one side of the body
what is hemiplegia
What precautions should be taken after hip surgery? (name two)
rheumatoid arthritis most often impacts which joints
what is fingers and wrists?
tissue dies and is black, cold, and not treatable- often ending with amputation
what is gangrene?
warning signs of a stroke may include (name at least 3)
what is: hemiplegia, changing emotions, dysphagia, expressive aphasia, unsteady gait, impaired memory, vision changes, irritability, depression, fear, loss of bowels or urination
the term that describes paralysis from the waist down
what is paraplegia?
What are some problems that you would report from a cast?
what is cyanosis, drainage, foul odor, numbness, inability to move extremity
Osteoarthritis most commonly impacts joints
what is weight bearing joints like hips, knees, spine
an exercise activity that is suitable for a patient with osteoporosis would be:
what is ambulating
the medical term for stroke is
what is cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
What is one of the MOST common signs of Parkinson's
pain felt in an amputated leg is described as
what is phantom pain?
the surgical replacement of a joint is
what is arthroplasty?
a patient with osteoporosis may be at an increased risk for injury after ______
what is falls? *care plan interventions --> falls and alarms
the term for arms, legs, and trunk paralysis
what is quadriplegia?
ALS attacks nerve cells that control these muscles
what is voluntary muscles?
One of the most common side effects after surgery is patients who develop _________
what is pneumonia or blood clots
rheumatoid arthritis is a ________ response
what is autoimmune?
what are some care plan interventions or concerns for patients with an amputated limb
what is the stroke assessment- write it or be able to talk me through it.
what would one of the top safety concerns be for residents who have paraplegic?
what is fall risks, pressure ulcers, contractures, ADLs needing to be met, adaptive care.
________ ________ is the autoimmune disorder when the myelin in the brain and spinal cord is destroyed
what is multiple sclerosis?