Nu 155 med surg, exam 4, musculoskeletal Questions and Answers

Nu 155 med surg, exam 4, musculoskeletal Questions and Answers What are joints? - Ans:-Allow movement between bones, formed where 2 bones join, covered w/ cartilage, enclosed in a capsule What are causes of musculoskeletal disorders? - Ans:-Trauma Bruising Strains (muscle/tendons) and sprains (ligaments) Fractures Poor nutrition and weak bones Inadequate protein and muscle wasting Malignant tumors Estrogen and osteoporosis How do you prevent musculoskeletal disorders? - Ans:-Weight-training ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/10 ● Proper body mechanics ● Minerals for bone health and density ● Safety measures ● Seatbelts ● Helmets ● General health habits ● No smoking ● Good diet ● Healthy weigh What are imaging dx? - Ans:-● X-Ray, CT, MRI, bone scan What are endoscopic dx? - Ans:-Arthroscopy Lab study dx - Ans:-● CBC, CMP - anemia, chemistry, creatinine (liver enzymes) ● Urinalysis - calcium, uric acid ● Serum calcium and phosphate ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/10 Arthrocentesis - Ans:-Removes blood, pus or fluid from a joint cavity using a long needle *informed consent Post arthrocentesis tx - Ans:-Apply a compress bandage RICE Pt teaching for arthrocentesis - Ans:-Joint may be immobilized for time frame by MD Avoid over use until pain/edema subsides *notify HCP provider of fever occurs or edema increases (septic arthritis?) Bone scan - Ans:-Radioactive isotope injected via IV *excreted in feces & urine w/i 24hrs.