Bones & Anatomy
This bone is the largest and strongest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
A break in the bone that penetrates the skin is called this type of fracture.
What is an open (compound) fracture?
This autoimmune disorder leads to weakness and fatigue of voluntary muscles.
What is myasthenia gravis?
This imaging test is best for visualizing bones and detecting fractures.
What is an X-ray?
The nurse should perform this assessment first after applying a splint.
What is neurovascular assessment?
These bones make up the vertebral column.
What are vertebrae?
A child with a “bent but not broken” bone likely has this type of fracture.
What is a greenstick fracture?
A painful, involuntary muscle contraction is known as this.
What is a muscle cramp or spasm?
This blood test may be elevated in cases of bone cancer or fracture healing.
What is alkaline phosphatase (ALP)?
A patient with a cast reports itching inside the cast. What should the nurse teach the patient to do?
What is blow cool air into the cast or tap lightly?
The bone that forms the shoulder blade is called this.
What is the scapula?
A nurse finds that a patient has cool, pale toes and no pulse below a cast. This may indicate this complication.
What is compartment syndrome?
This genetic disorder leads to progressive muscle degeneration and is typically seen in boys.
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
This test uses a radioactive tracer to detect bone abnormalities, such as metastases.
What is a bone scan?
A patient is post-op from a hip fracture repair. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications?
What is early ambulation or use of incentive spirometer?
This type of joint allows for the most range of motion, such as in the shoulder and hip.
What is a ball-and-socket joint?
Repeated stress to a bone, such as in runners or athletes, may cause this type of fracture.
What is a stress fracture?
A muscle tear is commonly referred to as this.
What is a strain?
This immobilization method uses weights and pulleys to align bones or reduce muscle spasms.
What is traction?
The nurse is educating a client with osteoporosis. Which recommendation is appropriate?
What is perform weight-bearing exercise like walking?
This mineral is stored in bones and plays a vital role in muscle contraction and nerve transmission.
What is calcium?
This fracture involves the distal radius and is often caused by trying to break a fall with outstretched hands.
What is a Colles’ fracture?
This chronic condition is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tender points.
What is fibromyalgia?
A client with a hip replacement should avoid this movement to prevent dislocation.
What is hip flexion beyond 90 degrees?
Which sign indicates possible fat embolism in a client with a long bone fracture?
What is petechiae on the chest or upper body?