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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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