Osteoporosis
At what age do women typically experience the greatest bone loss due to menopause?
What is after age 50?
The normal range for PaCO₂ is…
What is 35–45 mmHg?
Osteoarthritis is often called a disease of…
What is wear and tear?
What is the medical term for the alignment of broken bone fragments?
What is reduction?
The best nursing snack during a 12-hour shift is…
What are whatever fits in your pocket?
Which hormone decreases after menopause, contributing to osteoporosis?
What is estrogen?
A patient has pH 7.28, PaCO₂ 36, HCO₃ 18. What is the imbalance?
What is metabolic acidosis?
Which hand joints often develop bony nodules in osteoarthritis?
What are Heberden’s nodes and Bouchard’s nodes?
Which fracture complication is marked by bone infection?
What is osteomyelitis?
A patient says, “I broke my hip because I tripped over my cat.” What’s your therapeutic response?
“Let’s discuss ways to make your home safer and prevent falls.”
Name one lifestyle exercise that can help prevent osteoporosis.
What is weight-bearing exercise, like walking or light weightlifting?
Which electrolyte is most closely tied to acid-base balance shifts?
What is potassium (K⁺)?
True or False: Osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease.
What is False?
After a hip fracture, why is early mobilization encouraged post-surgery?
To prevent complications like pneumonia, DVT, and pressure ulcers
Which electrolyte imbalance increases the risk for bone fractures?
What is hypocalcemia?
A patient is prescribed calcitonin. What is its main action?
It inhibits bone resorption, lowering calcium loss from bone.
Name one common cause of respiratory alkalosis.
Hyperventilation from anxiety, pain, fever, etc.
Why is obesity a major risk factor for osteoarthritis?
Extra weight places stress on weight-bearing joints like knees and hips.
What is the purpose of using an abduction pillow after hip replacement?
To prevent hip dislocation by keeping the legs apart.
What’s the nurse’s priority if a patient’s ABGs show pH 7.20, PaCO₂ 60, HCO₃ 24?
Support ventilation – severe respiratory acidosis
Which ethnic group generally has the lowest risk for osteoporosis?
What are African Americans?
What is the body’s primary buffer system that regulates acid-base balance?
What is the bicarbonate–carbonic acid system?
A client asks about glucosamine supplements. What should the nurse teach?
They may help some patients with joint pain, but evidence is mixed and they may interact with medications like anticoagulants.
A client with a fracture reports burning pain and tightness under the cast. What condition should the nurse suspect?
What is compartment syndrome?
Nursing school survival kit must include: coffee, snacks, and…
What is a nap schedule or a supportive study group?