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ADVANCED MED-SURG PRINCIPLES JERSEY COLLEGE MID-TERM. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, RATED A+/ Ch 39: What is used to control edema following an arthoscopy? - -- compression - elevation - joint extension Ch 39: What are two complicants following an arthoscopy? - -- infection - bleeding Ch 39: What is lab value elevated in liver disease or bone disorders? - -alkaline phosphate Ch 39: What is nephrotoxic and contraindicated in a pt who has an allergy to iodine, shellfish, or seafood, who may be pregnant, or has elevated creatinine levels? - -contrast medium Ch 39: What is important to intruct on during a bone scan using an isotope? - -hydration is used to eliminate the isotope Ch 39: What diagnostic test is used to help distinguish muscle from nerve disorders by directly stimulating muscle cells? - -electromyography Ch 39: What two interventions do you do for the diagnostic test electromyography? - -- check for use of anticoagulants prior to it (bleeding in the muscle could occur) - apply warm compress to relieve discomfort following the test Ch 39: What two complications do diagnostic procedures that disrupt skin surfaces cause? - - increased risk of: - infection - bleeding Ch 39: What decreases serum calcium levels? - -calcitonin Ch 39: What increases serum calcium levels? - -parathyroid hormone Ch 39: When phophorus levels rise the calcium levels do what? - -- decrease - pt can present with S/S of hypocalcemia Ch 39: What holds articulating bones together and an injury can impair movement? - -ligaments Ch 39: What connects muscle to bone and an injury can impair movement? - -tendons Ch 39: What can helo support bone formation? - -- weight bearing exercises - sex hormones - calcitonin - calcium intake Ch 39: Adults over 50 require how much Vit D daily to help prevent osteoporosis? - -800 - 1000 IU Ch 39: What is important to instruct pts on consuming in regards to helping to prevent osteoporosis? - -- 1,200 mg of calcium daily - 600 IU Vit D daily (with intake of low-fat milk, yogart, and cheese) Ch 39: What can increase bone resorption and could lead to osteoporosis? - -- excessive cortisol production - excessive thyroid hormone production Ch 39: What stimulates osteoblastic (bone formation) activity and inhibits osteoclastic (bone resorption) activity? - -estrogen Ch 39: Compromised estrogen levels in menopause can increase the risk of? - -osteoporosis Ch 39: What two things can result in a loss in height? - -- vertebral fractu