A muscle that has atrophied it ... Correct Answers (reduced in
size) feels soft and boggy when palpated
before placing restraints a nurse must assess... Correct Answers
the patients behavior, level of orientation, need for restraints and
appropriate type to use
how do the developmental changes in adolescents affect the
musculoskeletal system? Correct Answers delayed in getting
independence and accomplishing skills; social isolation can
occur
how do the developmental changes in adults affect the
musculoskeletal system? Correct Answers physiological
systems are at risk; changes in family and social structures
how do the developmental changes in elderly affect the
musculoskeletal system? Correct Answers decreased physical
activity, hormonal changes, bone reabsorption
how do the developmental changes in infants, toddlers,
preschoolers affect the musculoskeletal system? Correct
Answers prolonged immobility delays gross motor skills ,
intellectual development or musculoskeletal development
how do you assess the ROM? Correct Answers Ask the patient
to put each major joint through active and passive full range of
motion (ROM)
, how does immobility effect the musculoskeletal system? Correct
Answers inability to move about freely which may cause
muscle atrophy
how often do behavioral restraints have to be checked? Correct
Answers Q1h
how often do restraints for children under 2 have to be checked?
Correct Answers Q1h
how often do restraints for people 9-17 have to be checked?
Correct Answers Q2h
how often do you remove the restraints to do ROM exercises?
Correct Answers Q2h
how often must restraints on an adult be checked? Correct
Answers Q4h
how would behavioral aspects affect the musculoskeletal
system? Correct Answers the compliance for an exercise
program
hypotonicity Correct Answers A muscle that has little tone;
feels flabby
it is important to not _________ a joint passed its full ROM,
which may be a painful position Correct Answers force
restraints are the last.... Correct Answers option and alternative