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NU 201 Exam 2 Questions And Correct AnswersWhat do the bones and muscles do? ANSWER support, structure, mobility
What is the term for a ligament? - ANSWER connects bone to bone
What is the term for a tendon? - ANSWER connect muscle to bone
What is a joint and cartilage? - ANSWER Joint-point where two bones make contact.
Cartilage is protective coating around bone
What does the musculoskeletal system provide a person with? - ANSWER framework for
movement
What is mobility in relation to a person? - ANSWER physical, psychological, social, and
spiritual well-being
What is Ischemia? - ANSWER decreased blood flow
What is hemiparesis? - ANSWER one-sided weakness
What is hemiplegia? - ANSWER one-sided paralysis
Paraplegia? - ANSWER paralysis of the lower body
quadriplegia? - ANSWER four extremities unable to move
,flaccidity/hypotonicity - ANSWER absence of muscle tone
How can flaccidity/hypotonicity occur? - ANSWER lack of physical activity or neurologic
impairment
What is the number one way to check fluid status of a patient? - ANSWER weight
what is the conversion for 1kg when checking fluid levels? - ANSWER 1Liter
How many mL in 1oz? - ANSWER 30mL
how many mL and oz in 1 tablespoon? - ANSWER 15mL 0.5 oz
how many mL in 1 teaspoon - ANSWER 5 mL
What is disuse osteoporosis? - ANSWER loss of bone mass resulting from lack of activity
How do you help treat or prevent disuse osteoporosis? - ANSWER weight bearing
exercises, consume calcium and vitamin D, drink milk, eat leafy greens
What are pathologic bone fractures? - ANSWER spontaneous breaks without trauma
What is atrophy? - ANSWER (wasting) decrease in size or mass of a body part
contracture-ANSWER permanent fixation of a joint
How does one prevent contractures? -ANSWER by doing ROM
, Range of motion-ANSWER degrees of movements of a joint
active range of motion-ANSWER full movement of each joint
Passive range of motion- ANSWER nurse passively moves each joint to the point of
resistance while evaluating patient comfort level (watch for grimacing, or any sign of
discomfort)
What may influence a patient's chance to exercise range of motion? - ANSWER
neurologic changes
What is balance? - ANSWER equilibrium
What is dangling? - ANSWER a safety strategy in which the pt sits up on the side of the
bed prior to standing
What is gait? - ANSWER manner of walking (looking for alternating movement of arm
and leg)
What is bedrest? - ANSWER patient stays in bed-this is an order from physician-you
have to keep them in bed
What are the consequences of immobility? - ANSWER weakness, instability, anorexia,
elimination changes, loss of muscle tone, circulatory stasis, skin breakdown,
psychologic consequences-depression, electrolyte imbalance-calcium, DVT and PE,
dec O2 and CO2 exchange, atelectasis-alveoli stick together-make sure pt takes deep
breaths and coughs
What are some effects of altered structure and function of the musculoskeletal system?
- ANSWER foot drop and joint contractures
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