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NUSA 203: Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Grade A+
Musculoskeletal changes with aging
✓ - osteopenia (loss of bone density)
✓ - loss of cartilage
✓ - cartilage compression
✓ - atrophy of muscle tissue
Musculoskeletal assessment
✓ - medical history (include injuries no matter how long ago,
comorbidities)
✓ - ability to perform ADLs
✓ - current lifestyle
✓ - allergies
✓ - meds
✓ - nutrition
Imaging
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✓ - x-rays
✓ - bone scan
✓ - MRI
✓ - ultrasound
Diagnostic tests
✓ - biopsy (bone or muscle)
✓ - arthroscopy
Osteoporosis
✓ often not diagnosed until fracture occurs
Generalized osteoporosis
✓ - primary: occurs in 70s-80s
✓ - secondary: result of other conditions
Regional osteoporosis
✓ restricted to one area as a result of immobilization
Osteoporosis risk factors
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✓ - caffeine
✓ - low calcium intake
✓ - low vitamin D levels
✓ - postmenopause
✓ - smoking
✓ - thin build
✓ - lack of physical activity
Osteoporosis complications
✓ - fractures
✓ - pain
Osteoporosis S/S
✓ - height loss
✓ - pain
✓ - low serum Ca and vitamin D
Nursing care for osteoporosis
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✓ - nutritional management
✓ - fall prevention
✓ - exercise
✓ - drug therapy: supplements, hormone, replacement
Osteomyelitis
✓ - infection of the bone
✓ - very difficult to treat
Osteomyelitis S/S
✓ - bone pain
✓ - fever
✓ - swelling around infected area
✓ - elevated WBC
Osteomyelitis treatment
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NUSA 203: Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Grade A+
Musculoskeletal changes with aging
✓ - osteopenia (loss of bone density)
✓ - loss of cartilage
✓ - cartilage compression
✓ - atrophy of muscle tissue
Musculoskeletal assessment
✓ - medical history (include injuries no matter how long ago,
comorbidities)
✓ - ability to perform ADLs
✓ - current lifestyle
✓ - allergies
✓ - meds
✓ - nutrition
Imaging
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✓ - x-rays
✓ - bone scan
✓ - MRI
✓ - ultrasound
Diagnostic tests
✓ - biopsy (bone or muscle)
✓ - arthroscopy
Osteoporosis
✓ often not diagnosed until fracture occurs
Generalized osteoporosis
✓ - primary: occurs in 70s-80s
✓ - secondary: result of other conditions
Regional osteoporosis
✓ restricted to one area as a result of immobilization
Osteoporosis risk factors
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✓ - caffeine
✓ - low calcium intake
✓ - low vitamin D levels
✓ - postmenopause
✓ - smoking
✓ - thin build
✓ - lack of physical activity
Osteoporosis complications
✓ - fractures
✓ - pain
Osteoporosis S/S
✓ - height loss
✓ - pain
✓ - low serum Ca and vitamin D
Nursing care for osteoporosis
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✓ - nutritional management
✓ - fall prevention
✓ - exercise
✓ - drug therapy: supplements, hormone, replacement
Osteomyelitis
✓ - infection of the bone
✓ - very difficult to treat
Osteomyelitis S/S
✓ - bone pain
✓ - fever
✓ - swelling around infected area
✓ - elevated WBC
Osteomyelitis treatment
Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest update