Bone fragility - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bone Density ARRT Examination Review Questions And Answers 100% Guaranteed Success. Osteroporosis - correct answer. A skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing a person to an increased risk of fracture. Defined by World Health Organization (WHO) based on bone mineral density (BMD) assessment BMD lies 2.5 standard deviations or more below average value for young healthy women, T-score <-2.5 SD Occurs when rate of bone resorption exceeds rate ...

Clin Skills Exam #3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers. Open vs closed fracture - answerOpen: skin break- concern for infection Closed: Skin in tact, may be tented Pathologic fracture - answerOccurs through bony lesion d/t metastases Fragility/insufficiency fracture - answeroccurs in osteoporotic/thin bone Complete fracture - answerFracture through entire width of bone, disrupts both sides of cortex Incomplete fracture - answersingle cortical break, often in immature bone (periosteum is...

Ortho NCLEX Questions With Complete Solutions 2024. A retired 66- year- old female patient is being evaluated for osteoporosis as part of a yearly physical exam. The patient states that she is a smoker, watches television for most of the day, and has been hospitalized twice with fractures within the last year. Based on this information, the nurse suspects which condition? A.Low bone mass leading to increased bone fragility B.Degeneration of the articular cartilage C.Recurrent...

BARKELY 3P EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS You have four patients who all have a family history of developing coronary heart disease at an early age. According to their blood test results, which patient would most likely develop coronary heart disease first? a. Cholesterol: 170; LDL: 120; Triglycerides: 120; HDL: 45 b. Cholesterol: 195; LDL: 110; Triglycerides: 135; HDL: 30 c. Cholesterol: 170; LDL: 100; Triglycerides: 140; HDL: 20 d. Cholesterol: 190; LDL: 140; Triglycerid...

ASCP MLS Hematology Actual Questions and Answers 2024 Already Graded A+ Variation in red cell size observed on the peripheral smear is described as: A. Anisocytosis B. Hypochromia C. Poikilocytosis D. Pleocytosis - correct answer A. A mature erythrocyte is approximately 7-8 μm in diameter. Variation in normal size is denoted by the term anisocytosis. Hypochromia is a term that indicates increased central pallor in erythrocytes, and poikilocytosis denotes variation in red cell sha...

Ortho NCLEX Questions and Answers Already Graded A A retired 66- year- old female patient is being evaluated for osteoporosis as part of a yearly physical exam. The patient states that she is a smoker, watches television for most of the day, and has been hospitalized twice with fractures within the last year. Based on this information, the nurse suspects which condition? A.Low bone mass leading to increased bone fragility B.Degeneration of the articular cartilage C.Recurrent attacks of acute...

NR 661-Womans Health Exam Practice Questions and Answers What choice below has no precautions for oral contraceptive pill use? a. gallbladder disease b. 5 months postpartum and lactating c. blood pressure 160/100 d. varicose veins - Ans:-d. varicose veins A 50 year old female believes that she is menopausal. She c/o hot flashes and has not had menses in 12 months. Which of the following test results would be expected during menopause? a. increased thyroid-stimulating hormone b. decreas...

RD EXAM 2024 Describe fat soluble vitamins in terms of storage, transport and absorption ️absorbed like fat into the lymphatic system, then the blood. Travel with protein carriers and stored in liver and fatty tissue. symptoms associated with vitamin a deficiency ️night blindness, xerothalmia(eye dryness)/blindness, impaired growth of teeth and bones, damaged immune function, impaired cell differentiation and gene regulation. key antioxidant vitamins: key antioxidant mineral ️B...

Q 97.1: A 34-year-old woman presents for her obstetrical checkup. She is a G2P1 and her pregnancy is uncomplicated to date. During her visit, what is the most important predictor of fetal well-being? A Normal maternal vitals and fetal activity B Maternal weight gain and fetal activity C Absence of contractions and fetal activity D Normal maternal vitals and absence of contractions E Maternal weight gain and normal maternal vitals - ANSWER-The Correct Answer is: A Maternal vitals are...

Ch. 45 concepts of care for patients with musculoskeletal problems Question and answers verified to pass A client has a bone density score of -2.8. What intervention would the nurse anticipate based on this assessment? a Asking the client to complete a food diary test b. Planning to teach about bisphosphonates c. Scheduling another scan in 2 years d. Scheduling another scan in 6 months test - correct answer ANS: B A T-score from a bone density scan at or lower than -2.5 indicates oste...