Exam 4 NSG 3160 Questions & answers
Increased bone density means - CORRECT ANSWER-Less likely to have
fractures
Who is most at risk for osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Caucasian women/
middle age
Patient teaching for osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Sunlight exposure
(need sunlight to build bone), weight bearing exercise and walking (helps build
bone, osteoblasts)
Fractures will usually occur where? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vertebra and hip
area
Who is at a higher risk for fractures? - CORRECT ANSWER-Smokers
ankylosis - CORRECT ANSWER-stiffness of a joint
rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-Inflammatory and on one side
Osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-Noninflammatory, both sides
myalgia - CORRECT ANSWER-muscle pain
atrophy - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscles decrease in size from not using them
What kind of pain does a fracture produce? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp
Shooting pain down leg is what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sciatic nerve issue
Functional assesment - CORRECT ANSWER-ADL'S and ability to perform them,
screens safety of independent living
, TUG test - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient stands up walks 10ft and walks back
and sits down at an appropriate pace. Takes longer than 12 seconds= issues of
activity with ADL'S/ fall risk. Normal is under 12
Calf muscle pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Intermittent claudation
Katz Index of ADL - CORRECT ANSWER-5 min, looks at physical disabilities,
patient will note limitations and independence. Based on what patient states!
Lawson adl scale - CORRECT ANSWER-Aspects of living at home (cooking,
finances) what patient states! Takes a long time to administer
You should what before heavy lifting - CORRECT ANSWER-Warmup
A disability can affect what? - CORRECT ANSWER-How a person sees
themselves
How to assess the musculoskeletal system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess
bilaterally, palpate temperature with dorsal part of hand, palpate joint capsules for
any swelling or bulges
Are synovial membranes palpable? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
Is a small amount of fluid around a joint normal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
What should you do when assessing ROM - CORRECT ANSWER-Want them to
perform it by themselves (active) note degree of movement
passive movement - CORRECT ANSWER-Moving body parts for them, note any
resistance or crepitation
Goniometer - CORRECT ANSWER-Tool to measure ROM length and be able to
look back at past results
muscle testing - CORRECT ANSWER-Perform with gravity and resistance.
Grade of 5= full ROM 100%. 0= no form of movement. 10= slight contraction.
Percentage ratings= 0,10,25,50,75,100
Increased bone density means - CORRECT ANSWER-Less likely to have
fractures
Who is most at risk for osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Caucasian women/
middle age
Patient teaching for osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Sunlight exposure
(need sunlight to build bone), weight bearing exercise and walking (helps build
bone, osteoblasts)
Fractures will usually occur where? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vertebra and hip
area
Who is at a higher risk for fractures? - CORRECT ANSWER-Smokers
ankylosis - CORRECT ANSWER-stiffness of a joint
rheumatoid arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-Inflammatory and on one side
Osteoarthritis - CORRECT ANSWER-Noninflammatory, both sides
myalgia - CORRECT ANSWER-muscle pain
atrophy - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscles decrease in size from not using them
What kind of pain does a fracture produce? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp
Shooting pain down leg is what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sciatic nerve issue
Functional assesment - CORRECT ANSWER-ADL'S and ability to perform them,
screens safety of independent living
, TUG test - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient stands up walks 10ft and walks back
and sits down at an appropriate pace. Takes longer than 12 seconds= issues of
activity with ADL'S/ fall risk. Normal is under 12
Calf muscle pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Intermittent claudation
Katz Index of ADL - CORRECT ANSWER-5 min, looks at physical disabilities,
patient will note limitations and independence. Based on what patient states!
Lawson adl scale - CORRECT ANSWER-Aspects of living at home (cooking,
finances) what patient states! Takes a long time to administer
You should what before heavy lifting - CORRECT ANSWER-Warmup
A disability can affect what? - CORRECT ANSWER-How a person sees
themselves
How to assess the musculoskeletal system? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess
bilaterally, palpate temperature with dorsal part of hand, palpate joint capsules for
any swelling or bulges
Are synovial membranes palpable? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
Is a small amount of fluid around a joint normal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
What should you do when assessing ROM - CORRECT ANSWER-Want them to
perform it by themselves (active) note degree of movement
passive movement - CORRECT ANSWER-Moving body parts for them, note any
resistance or crepitation
Goniometer - CORRECT ANSWER-Tool to measure ROM length and be able to
look back at past results
muscle testing - CORRECT ANSWER-Perform with gravity and resistance.
Grade of 5= full ROM 100%. 0= no form of movement. 10= slight contraction.
Percentage ratings= 0,10,25,50,75,100
