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Advance Nursing Skills Ch. 27Musculoskeletal Care questions &
answers.
Define various terms associated with musculoskeletal care. ANS -
Describe common musculoskeletal conditions that result in limited mobility. ANS -
Discuss the role of the physical therapist in the health-care team. ANS -
Differentiate between indications for use o x-rays, computed tomography scans, and
magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose musculoskeletal conditions. ANS -
Enumerate six types of immobilizing devices used for musculoskeletal disorders. ANS -
Describe nursing care of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including casts, traction,
joint replacement, and amputation. ANS -
Discuss guidelines for patients using assistive devices for ambulation. ANS -
Describe the steps necessary to develop a plan of care for a patient with impaired mobility
related to a musculoskeletal condition. ANS -
Discuss information found in the Connection features of the chapter. ANS -
Identify safety issues related to musculoskeletal care. ANS -
Answer questions about the skills in the chapter. ANS -
Amputate ANS - surgical removal of a limb due to damage from infection or trauma.
Continuous Passive Motion Machine (CPM machine) ANS - a machine that is designed to
gently flex the patient's knee according to the number of degrees of flexion on the setting
and then to gently extend the knee.
External Fixator - ANS - External Fixator - the wires, pins, tongs, and rods that may be used
in skeletal traction.
Fracture- ANS - Fracture - a break in a bone.
Joint Replacement (arthroplasty) - ANS - Joint Replacement (arthroplasty) - a surgery to
remove damaged articular bone surfaces and replace them with metal and plastic surfaces.
, Osteoarthritis - ANS - Osteoarthritis - a disorder that causes degeneration and inflammation
of joints over time.
Physical Therapist - ANS - Physical Therapist - a health-care team member responsible for
assessing musculoskeletal deficiencies and developing the plan of care to strengthen
muscles and restore mobility.
Prosthesis - ANS - Prosthesis - an artificial limb, such as an arm or a leg.
Skeletal Traction- ANS - Skeletal Traction - a type of traction in which pins, screws, or tongs
are surgically inserted into the bone.
Skin Traction - ANS - Skin Traction - a type of traction in which the limb is wrapped with an
elastic bandage or fitted with Velcro wrap to which a frame is attached
Spica - ANS - Spica - a cast that encases the hips and one or both legs
Sprain - ANS - Sprain - an injury to a joint the results in damage to muscles and ligaments to
be completely torn.
Stump - ANS - Stump - the remaining portion of a limb after amputation
Musculoskeletal Conditions Resulting in Limited Mobility: ANS - Sprains, Fractures, Joint
Replacements, Lower Limb Amputations
Sprains - ANS - -an injury to a joint that results in damage to muscles and ligaments.
-Severe sprains cause ligaments to be completely torn
-Mild sprains cause only minor muscle and ligament damage
-The ankle is the most commonly sprained part of the body, but other joints can also be
sprained.
-The joint must be supported and rested so that it may heal.
Ligaments - . ANS - Ligaments - connect bone to bone.
Tendon - ANS - Tendon - connect muscle to bone.
RICE [acronym] ANS - Rest - until the joint can bear weight without pain.
Ice - during the first 48 hours to help decrease swelling.
Compression - will help prevent further swelling.
Elevation - above heart level to help decrease swelling and pain
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