2. Differentiate between atrophy, hypertrophy, and flaccidity
Answer
Atrophy - de- crease in muscle size
Hypertrophy - increase in muscle size
Flaccidity - absence of muscle tone
4. What are the 5 P's of neurovascular checks?
Answer
- Pain
- Pallor
- Pulse
- Paresthesia
- Paralysis
5. What should the nurse educate the patient about after a bone densitometry test? (2)
Answer
- Drink plenty of fluids to flush the contrast agent out of the bladder
- There may be clicking or crackling in the joint for 24 to 48 hours after the procedure
,6. Define aseptic necrosis
Answer
- Death of bone tissue due to inadequate blood flow to the area
- Usually due to trauma or drug use
7. For the patient with compartment syndrome, what should the nurse NOT do?
Answer
Do NOT elevate the affected extremity. The limb should remain at heart level.
8. What nursing considerations would apply to an arthroscopy patient? (7)
Answer
- Compression dressing
- Ice
- Extension and elevation
- Neurovascular assessment
- Pain assessment and analgesics
- Educate on possible complications
- Avoid strenuous activity
9. What complications may occur in a patient post-arthroscopy? (5)
Answer
- Fever
- Excessive bleeding
- Swelling
- Numbness
- Cool skin
10. Define crepitus in relation to the musculoskeletal system
Answer
Grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bones and cartilage or the fractured
parts of a bone
, 11. What are the two main types of fractures?
Answer
- Closed/Simple - bone does not break through the skin
- Open/Compound/Complex - bone breaks through skin
12. What is a comminuted fracture?
Answer
A fracture that has splintered/fragmented
13. What is an oblique fracture?
Answer
A fracture that occurs at an angle
14. What is a greenstick fracture?
Answer
A fracture that does not break all the way through the bone
15. What is a spiral fracture?
Answer
A fracture that twists around the bone shaft
16. What is an avulsion fracture?
Answer
A fracture where a fragment of the bone has been pulled away by a tendon and its attachment
17. What is a stress fracture?
Answer
A fracture resulting from repeated loading of bone and muscle
18. Hairline and stress factors of the skull can lead to , which can
further lead to .
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