GNUR 238 Musculoskeletal Study Set Exam

GNUR 238 Musculoskeletal Study Set
Exam
Functions of the musculoskeletal system - Answer Provide support

Protection

Locomotion

Muscles attach to a - Answer bone, ligament, tendon, or fascia

Ligaments - Answer attach bone to bone

Tendons - Answer attach muscle to bone

History of Present Illness - Answer Joint Complaints

Muscular Complaints

Skeletal Complaints

Injury

Back Pain

Any change in ability to participate in ADLs

Past Medical History

Family History

-curvature of spine or back problems

-history of arthritis

Exercise

Sports

How do you protect yourself from injury?

-should stretch before running, wear helmet, etc

-use proper body mechanics

Problem Based History: Problems with ADL - Answer Pain

-where you feel pain?

-describe how pain feels?

, -pain scale

-does pain move

-when first noticed

-consistent or come and go?

-what makes pain feel worse?

-done to relieve pain?

Movement Problems

Problems with Daily Activities

-Are activities limited by musculoskeletal disorder?

-Note any impaired mobility or function may cause a self care deficit

For patients who have chronic disabilities or crippling disease:

-do they have people to help

-how have they managed?

-do they use assistive devices?

-hazards in home

Bone pain is usually described as? - Answer deep

dull

boring

intense

Pain in joints is often described as? - Answer achy



ADLs examples - Answer Dressing

Washing/bathing

Dressing

Feeding

Toileting

Transferring