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1. Osteoporosis(ANSWER)#$%^u&^%r$esdb
Degenerative, progressive joint disease where cartilage deteriorates and may create
bone spurs (osteophytes).
2. osteoporosis Risk factors(ANSWER) Older, female, repetitive use of joints, joint injuries, family history,
diabetes
3. Diabetes as a risk factor in osteoporosis(ANSWER) concentrated blood sugar sticks to
collagen in the cartilage making the bone stitt.
4. Osteoporosis Expected findings(ANSWER) joint pain that improves with rest, joint stittness, enlarged
joints, crepitus, tender to palpation, Ettusion, Herbeden's nodes, Bouchard nodes
5. cause of effusion(ANSWER) The breaking down of cartilage signals the body to produce synovial fluid that fill the
joint.
6. Herberden's nodes(ANSWER) High up the nail
7. Bouchard nodes(ANSWER) Between the fingertip and hand
8. Osteoporosis prevention(ANSWER) Maintain healthy weight, limit respective movements, exercise regularly
(low impact), good posture/body mechanics, prevent falls.
9. Osteoporosis diagnosis(ANSWER) X-ray, MRI, ultrasound, ESR, CRP, Joint fluid analysis.
10. Osteoporosis Nursing interventions(ANSWER) Apply heat/ice, promote weight reduction, patient
family education, promote balanced low impact exercise,, assistive/adaptive devices, coping strategies.
11. Osteoporosis Pharmacological interventions(ANSWER) Acetaminophen (first choice),
NSAIDS, Topi- cals, intra-articular injections (glucocorticoid, Hyloronic acid) muscle relaxants, opioids (severe cases).
12. Osteoporosis OTC interventions(ANSWER) capsaicin cream, glucosamine,
chondroitin. Heat therapy(ANSWER) stitt joints; Ice therapy(ANSWER) inflamed joints.
13. Osteoporosis surgical interventions(ANSWER) Arthroscopy, Joint resurfacing, osteotomy, joint
fusion, arthroplasty.
14. Arthroscopy(ANSWER) Tiny camera inserted in the joint to clean up fragments
15. Joint resurfacing(ANSWER) Buflng or putting a cap on a joint.
16. Osteotomy(ANSWER) Cut and realign a bone.
17. Joint fusion(ANSWER) Joining 2 joints together when movement causes pain.
18. Arthroplasty(ANSWER) full replacement of joint.
19. Osteoporosis lifespan considerations(ANSWER) children(ANSWER) Usually congenital
and less severe long term

,NUR 211 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS

20. Osteoporosis lifespan considerations(ANSWER) Pregnancy(ANSWER) weight gain that
worsens OA, med safety concerns for the fetus.
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21. Osteoporosis lifespan considerations(ANSWER) Older adults(ANSWER) Poly
pharmacy, safe exercising (PT/OT).

, NUR 211 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS


22. Hip Fracture(ANSWER) A break in neck, head, or trochanter, of femur.
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23. Hip fracture types(ANSWER) Intracapsular, Extracapsular, Intertrochanteric, Subtrochanteric.
24. Intracapsular fracture(ANSWER) inside the joint capsule.
25. Extracapsular fracture(ANSWER) outside the capsule.
26. Intertrochanteric fracture(ANSWER) between the greater and lesser trochanter.
27. Subtrochanteric fracture(ANSWER) below the lesser trochanter
28. Hip fracture risk factors(ANSWER) Older adults, osteoporosis, female, medications, weight/obesity,
smoking, other diseases.
29. Meds that increase hip fractures(ANSWER) Glucocorticoids, PPI (omeprazole).
30. Hip fracture preventions(ANSWER) Fall precautions, wight bearing exercises, remove hazards, yearly
vision checks, review mediations often, limit alcohol, promote Ca+ and vit D, screen early for bone disease.
31. Hip fracture clinical manifestations(ANSWER) Severe hip/thigh/groin/lower back pain,
inability to move/stand or walk, shorter leg, stittness, bruising, swelling, bleeding, protrusion.
32. Hip fracture diagnosis(ANSWER) CBC, ESR, coagulation study, X-ray, CT, MRI.
33. Hip fracture surgical interventions(ANSWER) Pins, hip compression screw, hemiarthroplasty,
arthroplasty.
34. Hemiarthroplasty(ANSWER) half hip replacement (only the femoral head is replaced).
35. Hip fracture complications(ANSWER) DVT, infection, delayed healing, pressure injuries.
36. Hip fracture Pharmacological interventions(ANSWER) Opiods (PCA pump), Antiobiotics,
Anticoagu- lants, Anti inflammatory, Biphosphonates.
37. Surgery recovery intervention for hip fractures(ANSWER) bed rest, casting, traction (Buck,
Russell)
38. Hip fracture lifespan considerations(ANSWER) children(ANSWER) Trauma, sports (2-11
percent), regain func- tion.
39. Fracture(ANSWER) A break in bone usually from trauma, classified by type, location, severity, and break pattern.
40. Two main factors of fractures(ANSWER) Force applied, bone health.
41. Fracture risk factors(ANSWER) osteoporosis, falls, MVA, sports, substance/physical abuse, Lactose
intolerance/nu- triton, bone disease.
42. Fracture prevention(ANSWER) use safety equipment, regular exercise, maintaining weight, proper
nutrition, early bone screening, vit D.

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