Gerontological Nursing:
Musculoskeletal,
Endocrine & Sexual
Health | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
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, Which changes contribute to kyphosis in older adults? Decreased bone calcium and structural changes in the spine.
Which range of motion should be assessed in a Both active and passive range of motion (ROM).
musculoskeletal exam?
What findings should be assessed when examining Edema, erythema, pain, and crepitus with movement.
joints?
What should the nurse assess when evaluating an older Balance, posture, base of support, step size, and turning ability.
adult's gait?
What findings indicate altered muscle function? Weakness, paralysis, tremors, spasms, clumsiness, wasting, and muscle aches.
How should the nurse assess musculoskeletal pain? Use 0-10 scale; assess location, type, onset, aggravating/alleviating factors, and
comfort position.
What patient history is important for musculoskeletal History of falls, traumatic injury, bone/joint surgeries, and back problems.
assessment?
What type of disease is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? A systemic inflammatory disease thought to be of immune-factor origin.
Which age group can be affected by rheumatoid People of any age group.
arthritis?
How is osteoarthritis best described? A degenerative joint disease and non-inflammatory disorder.
What happens to joint structures in osteoarthritis? Cartilage deteriorates and new bone forms on joint surfaces.
Osteoarthritis is most common in which population? Older adults.
Which joint areas are commonly affected by Hands, fingers, toes, knees, hips, and spine.
osteoarthritis?
What is an important joint protection principle in Maintaining a balance between rest and exercise.
osteoarthritis?
What exercise helps maintain strength and ROM in Range-of-motion (ROM) and mild exercise.
osteoarthritis?
Which non-pharmacological therapies help pain or Heat or cold therapy and gentle massage.
spasms in osteoarthritis?
What medications are commonly used for NSAIDs and nonopioid analgesics.
osteoarthritis?
Musculoskeletal,
Endocrine & Sexual
Health | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, Which changes contribute to kyphosis in older adults? Decreased bone calcium and structural changes in the spine.
Which range of motion should be assessed in a Both active and passive range of motion (ROM).
musculoskeletal exam?
What findings should be assessed when examining Edema, erythema, pain, and crepitus with movement.
joints?
What should the nurse assess when evaluating an older Balance, posture, base of support, step size, and turning ability.
adult's gait?
What findings indicate altered muscle function? Weakness, paralysis, tremors, spasms, clumsiness, wasting, and muscle aches.
How should the nurse assess musculoskeletal pain? Use 0-10 scale; assess location, type, onset, aggravating/alleviating factors, and
comfort position.
What patient history is important for musculoskeletal History of falls, traumatic injury, bone/joint surgeries, and back problems.
assessment?
What type of disease is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? A systemic inflammatory disease thought to be of immune-factor origin.
Which age group can be affected by rheumatoid People of any age group.
arthritis?
How is osteoarthritis best described? A degenerative joint disease and non-inflammatory disorder.
What happens to joint structures in osteoarthritis? Cartilage deteriorates and new bone forms on joint surfaces.
Osteoarthritis is most common in which population? Older adults.
Which joint areas are commonly affected by Hands, fingers, toes, knees, hips, and spine.
osteoarthritis?
What is an important joint protection principle in Maintaining a balance between rest and exercise.
osteoarthritis?
What exercise helps maintain strength and ROM in Range-of-motion (ROM) and mild exercise.
osteoarthritis?
Which non-pharmacological therapies help pain or Heat or cold therapy and gentle massage.
spasms in osteoarthritis?
What medications are commonly used for NSAIDs and nonopioid analgesics.
osteoarthritis?
