NU155 Exam 4 Practice Questions and Answers

NU155 Exam 4 Practice Questions and Answers which of the following is true regarding arthrocentesis? - Ans:--removes blot, pus, or fluid from synovial (joint) cavity -need consent form -RICE is used to tx post-procedure Which of the following is true regarding bone scans? - Ans:--isotope is excreted in feces & urine w/in 24 hrs (Increase fluids PO) -requires consent form -metal most be removed/pt lie still during -IV radioactive isotope is used which is true regarding strains? - Ans:--partial or complete tearing of muscles or tendons -RICE is used immediately after injury ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/13 -commonly caused by trauma Common cause of bursitis? - Ans:-injury or overuse which is true regarding sprains? - Ans:--partial or complete ligaments -Tx immediately w/ RICE -commonly caused by trauma Bursitis Tx - Ans:--RICE -NSAIDs or cortisone injection Carpal tunnel syndrome Tx - Ans:--steriod injections -modifying repetitive movements -rest/splinting -surgery what age-related changes occur in the musculoskeletal system? - Ans:--loss of muscle mass/tone -thinning vertebral cartilage leads to shorter stature/posture -thinning vertebral cartilage allows for "hunchback" or kyphosis ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/13 -crepitation of joints how are fractures treated? - Ans:--MD reestablishes union of bones/resets the fracture manually or surgically -splint is as it lies -tetanus vax/ABX which is true regarding casts - Ans:--do not scratch under cast -goes on wet & floppy; solidifies into cast over time -warms as it dries -use palming technique when handling which is true regarding traction? - Ans:--check pt alignment & position if feeling pain -weights should hang freely -uses weights to put bones back into place what are complications of bone fractures? - Ans:--fat embolis