Health Assessment II Exam 2
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What does a positive Tinel test look like?
- Percussion produces numbness and burning along medial nerve
What are two tests that can assess Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Phalen Test
- Tinel Sign Test
What does Phalen test assessment entail?
- Acute flexion of wrist at 90 degree angle
What does a positive Phalen test result in?
- numbness and burning after 60 second
What does a Tinel sign test entail?
- Percussion of the medial nerve of wrist
What are some risk factors for osteoporosis?
- Female
- Smoking
- Malnutrition
- Alcohol intake
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Post-menopausal women
- Low estrogen levels
,What height / weight brings increased risk factors for osteoporosis?
- Small Height
- Smaller Weight
What low level of vitamins increase the risk for osteoporosis?
Decreases amounts of the following:
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
What hormone, in low levels, causes an increase in osteoporosis?
- estrogen
What is osteoporosis?
Decrease in skeletal bone mass leading to low bone mineral density
What does osteoporosis cause?
- Low mineral density (BMD)
- Impaired bone density
What are some manifestations of Osteoporosis?
- Kyphosis
- Shortening of the vertebral column
,What is the number 1 way to prevent osteoporosis?
- Fast walking
What lifestyle changes can help prevent osteoporosis?
- Exercises
- Smoking cessation
- Dietary changes
- Fall prevention
What are some vitamin supplements that can help prevent osteoporosis?
Supplement the following:
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
How can one promote safety / fall protections
- build strength w/ an exercise program
What annual screening can help prevent fall protection?
- Vision screening
- Hearing screening
How can one safety proof their home?
- Increase lighting
- make stairs safer
- remove trip hazards
- install grab bars wherever needed
, What is the number one tripping hazard?
- Throw rugs
What can one do with their doctor to promote safety / fall protection?
- Review medications for ones that hinder balance
What are some triggers of Acute Gout?
- Surgery
- Trauma
- Alcohol intake
- Diuretic utilization
What sustenance built up causes acute gout?
- Uric acid
What is the definition of Tophi?
- Hard nodules most often seen in the metatarsophalangeal joint of first toe
What can Chronic Gout lead to?
- Collection of sodium urate crystals in and around the impacted joint
What signs / symptoms are associated with Chronic Gout?
- Painful
with all correct answers for a
guaranteed pass
What does a positive Tinel test look like?
- Percussion produces numbness and burning along medial nerve
What are two tests that can assess Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Phalen Test
- Tinel Sign Test
What does Phalen test assessment entail?
- Acute flexion of wrist at 90 degree angle
What does a positive Phalen test result in?
- numbness and burning after 60 second
What does a Tinel sign test entail?
- Percussion of the medial nerve of wrist
What are some risk factors for osteoporosis?
- Female
- Smoking
- Malnutrition
- Alcohol intake
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Post-menopausal women
- Low estrogen levels
,What height / weight brings increased risk factors for osteoporosis?
- Small Height
- Smaller Weight
What low level of vitamins increase the risk for osteoporosis?
Decreases amounts of the following:
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
What hormone, in low levels, causes an increase in osteoporosis?
- estrogen
What is osteoporosis?
Decrease in skeletal bone mass leading to low bone mineral density
What does osteoporosis cause?
- Low mineral density (BMD)
- Impaired bone density
What are some manifestations of Osteoporosis?
- Kyphosis
- Shortening of the vertebral column
,What is the number 1 way to prevent osteoporosis?
- Fast walking
What lifestyle changes can help prevent osteoporosis?
- Exercises
- Smoking cessation
- Dietary changes
- Fall prevention
What are some vitamin supplements that can help prevent osteoporosis?
Supplement the following:
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
How can one promote safety / fall protections
- build strength w/ an exercise program
What annual screening can help prevent fall protection?
- Vision screening
- Hearing screening
How can one safety proof their home?
- Increase lighting
- make stairs safer
- remove trip hazards
- install grab bars wherever needed
, What is the number one tripping hazard?
- Throw rugs
What can one do with their doctor to promote safety / fall protection?
- Review medications for ones that hinder balance
What are some triggers of Acute Gout?
- Surgery
- Trauma
- Alcohol intake
- Diuretic utilization
What sustenance built up causes acute gout?
- Uric acid
What is the definition of Tophi?
- Hard nodules most often seen in the metatarsophalangeal joint of first toe
What can Chronic Gout lead to?
- Collection of sodium urate crystals in and around the impacted joint
What signs / symptoms are associated with Chronic Gout?
- Painful
