Medications | Nursing Interventions | strains and sprains | Fractures | Diagnostics |
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What is infection, bruising, osteopenia
methotrexate and corticosteroid side effects
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What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient having a total joint replacement?
ADL assistive devices for ambulation, toileting, dressing
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What connects muscle to bone?
tendon
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What is the most common childhood fracture?
greenstick fracture
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What test measures electrical conduction to evaluate nerve compression?
electromyelogram
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What is a patient taking DMARDs monitored for?
infection, fever
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What are the 6 Ps involved in a neurovascular assessment?
pain, pallor, paresthesia, pulselesness, poiklotherma
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What type of marrow contains RBCs, WBCs and platelets?
red bone marrow
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What is a spiral fracture?
a fracture that should raise suspicion of child abuse
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What test provides a unidirectional view of bone alignment?
x-ray
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What is a frequent side effect of muscle relaxants?
drowsiness
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what is a sign of impaired circulation?
numbness and tingling in an injured extremity
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What is a severe strain?
muscle or tendon rupture
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What is a fracture that occurs due to diseased bone?
pathological fracture
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What procedure provides direct visualization of the joint and joint capsule?
arthroscopy
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What is a frequent side effect of NSAIDs?
stomach upset
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What type of food should be avoided in patients diagnosed with gout?
purines
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What is the result of a severe sprain?
joint laxity
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What is the most common symptom of osteoporosis?
fractures due to weak bones
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What is a dexa scan?
provides diagnostic information about bone mineral density
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What is a frequent side effect of Prednisone?
osteopenia / osteoporosis
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What is the primary goal of orthopedic therapy/devices?
restoration of function
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What is the treatment for minor sprains and strains?
rest, ice , compression, elevation
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What is a symptom of osteoarthritis?
pain and stiffness with activity
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What type of blood test will diagnose gout?
serum uric acid
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