Nu 155 Med Surg Exam 4 Musculoskeletal Complete
With Solution
What are joints? - ANSWER Allow movement between bones, formed where
2 bones join, covered w/ cartilage, enclosed in a capsule
What are causes of musculoskeletal disorders? - ANSWER Trauma
Bruising
Strains (muscle/tendons) and sprains (ligaments)
Fractures
Poor nutrition and weak bones
Inadequate protein and muscle wasting
Malignant tumors
Estrogen and osteoporosis
How do you prevent musculoskeletal disorders? - ANSWER Weight-training
● Proper body mechanics
● Minerals for bone health and density
● Safety measures
● Seatbelts
● Helmets
, ● General health habits
● No smoking
● Good diet
● Healthy weigh
What are imaging dx? - ANSWER ● X-Ray, CT, MRI, bone scan
What are endoscopic dx? - ANSWER Arthroscopy
Lab study dx - ANSWER ● CBC, CMP - anemia, chemistry, creatinine (liver
enzymes)
● Urinalysis - calcium, uric acid
● Serum calcium and phosphate
Arthrocentesis - ANSWER Removes blood, pus or fluid from a joint cavity
using a long needle
*informed consent
Post arthrocentesis tx - ANSWER Apply a compress bandage
RICE
With Solution
What are joints? - ANSWER Allow movement between bones, formed where
2 bones join, covered w/ cartilage, enclosed in a capsule
What are causes of musculoskeletal disorders? - ANSWER Trauma
Bruising
Strains (muscle/tendons) and sprains (ligaments)
Fractures
Poor nutrition and weak bones
Inadequate protein and muscle wasting
Malignant tumors
Estrogen and osteoporosis
How do you prevent musculoskeletal disorders? - ANSWER Weight-training
● Proper body mechanics
● Minerals for bone health and density
● Safety measures
● Seatbelts
● Helmets
, ● General health habits
● No smoking
● Good diet
● Healthy weigh
What are imaging dx? - ANSWER ● X-Ray, CT, MRI, bone scan
What are endoscopic dx? - ANSWER Arthroscopy
Lab study dx - ANSWER ● CBC, CMP - anemia, chemistry, creatinine (liver
enzymes)
● Urinalysis - calcium, uric acid
● Serum calcium and phosphate
Arthrocentesis - ANSWER Removes blood, pus or fluid from a joint cavity
using a long needle
*informed consent
Post arthrocentesis tx - ANSWER Apply a compress bandage
RICE
