Lab testing & diag
Test to evaluate the rate of calcium excretion
What is a 24-hr urine test?
This type of DEXA scan used to assess the bone density of the heel, forearm, or finger
Purpose of an orthotic device
What is to provide support and decrease pain?
What is supine?
Risk factor with osteoporosis
What are falls?
What is a comparison to young healthy adults?
Uses 2 beams of radiation to screen for early changes in bone density
What is a DEXA (Dual-Energy x-ray Absorptiometry)?
The nurse teaches the client to check for this
What is skin breakdown under the orthotic device?
The client is to use these to promote muscle relaxation
What is heat & back rubs?
Test to rule out other metabolic bone diseases
What is serum Ca++, Vit. D, P, & alkaline phosphatase levels?
DEXA is usually performed on this
What is the hip or spine?
Used to immobilize the spine immediately after a compression fracture of the spine
What is an orthotic device?
What is vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty
What is the injection of bone cement into fractured space of vertebral column with or without balloon inflation?
Leading complication of osteoporosis
What are fractures?
Z Score with a DEXA
What is a comparison against age-matched clients (used as a control group)?
Reveals low bone density & fractures by looking at the spine and long bones
What is a radiograph?
Nurse teaches client the importance of ________, _________, and how to get out of bed by _______
What are good posture, body mechanics, and log rolling?
Minimally invasive procedure performed by a surgeon or radiologist
What is a vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty?
Nurse assesses the dietary intake of this
What is calcium?
Name 2 metabolic bone diseases
What are Paget's disease (disrupts replacement of old bone tissue with new bone tissue) and osteomalacia (decreased mineralization of bone)?
How often are bone density scans done
What is every 2 years?
Person who fits an orthotic device and teaches the client how to use it
What is a physical therapist?
The nurse must do this with the injection site
Two things to do to lower the risk or severity of osteoporosis
What are DEXA scans and daily exercise with weight-bearing activities?