MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(UNITEK) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
muscle contraction and relaxation require large amouts of - ANSWER-adenosine
triphosphate
what is required to contract muslce fibers and acts as a catalyst for the enzyme needed
for the sliding together ation of actin and myosin - ANSWER-Calcium
What is a closed or simple fracture? - ANSWER-skin over the fractured area remains
intact
What is a comminuted fracture? - ANSWER-the bone is splintered or crushed with three
or more fragments
What is a complete fracture? - ANSWER-the bone is seperated completely by other
bone.
What is a depressed fracture? - ANSWER-bone fragments aer driven inward.
what is greenstick fracture? - ANSWER-green stick is one side of the bone is broken
and the other is bent; most common in children
What is impacted? - ANSWER-A part of the fractured bone is driven into another bone
What is an incomplete fracture - ANSWER-the bone is partially broken
What is a open or compound fracture? - ANSWER-the bone is exposed to air through a
break in the skin, and soft tissue injury and infection are common.
What is a pathological fracture? - ANSWER-The fracture results from weakening of the
bone structure by pathological processes such as neoplasia or osteomalacia; also
called spontaneous fracture.
What is a spiral fracture? - ANSWER-the break is partially encircles bone
What is a transverse fracture? - ANSWER-the bone is fractured straight across
A nurse is one of several people who witness a vehicle hit a pedestrian at a fairly low
speed on a small street. The individual is dazed and tries to get up, and the leg appears
fractured. the nurse would plan: - ANSWER-1. try to manually reduce the fracture
, 2. assist the person to get up and walk to the sidewalk
3. leave the person for a few moments to call an ambulance.
4. stay with the person and encourage the person to remain still.
4
bipolar hip replacement ( hemiarthroplasty) - ANSWER-fixation device depends on
fracture location and the potential for avascular necrosis of the femoral head and neck
Circulation check 7 Ps - ANSWER-1. Pulselessness
2. paresthesia
3. paralyasis or paresis
4. polar tempature
5. pallor
6. puffiness
7.pain
blanch testing - ANSWER-meaning to whiten or pale. capillary refill test
Callus - ANSWER-bony deposits formed between and around the broken ends of
fractured bone during healing
Colles Fracture - ANSWER-fracture of distal portion of the radius within 1 inch of wrist
joint; commonly occurs when someone tries to break a fall
Crepitus - ANSWER-a grating sound, may be heard if the limb is moved gently
A nurse witnesses a client sustain a fall and suspects that the client's leg may be
fractured. which action is the priority? - ANSWER-1. take a set of vital signs.
2. call the radiology department
3. immbolize the leg before moving the client
4. reassure the client that everything will be fine.
3
A client with a hip fracture asks the nurse why Buck's extension traction is being applied
before surgery. The nurse's response is based on the understanding that Buck's
extension traction primarily: - ANSWER-Provides comfort by reducing muscle spasms
and provides fracture immobilization
ankylosis - ANSWER-inflammation of the spine that results in the bones of the spine
growing together
Arthrocentesis - ANSWER-the puncture of a patients joint with a needle and the
withdrawal of synovial fluid for diagnostic purposes.
athrodesis - ANSWER-surgical fusion of a joint
(UNITEK) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
muscle contraction and relaxation require large amouts of - ANSWER-adenosine
triphosphate
what is required to contract muslce fibers and acts as a catalyst for the enzyme needed
for the sliding together ation of actin and myosin - ANSWER-Calcium
What is a closed or simple fracture? - ANSWER-skin over the fractured area remains
intact
What is a comminuted fracture? - ANSWER-the bone is splintered or crushed with three
or more fragments
What is a complete fracture? - ANSWER-the bone is seperated completely by other
bone.
What is a depressed fracture? - ANSWER-bone fragments aer driven inward.
what is greenstick fracture? - ANSWER-green stick is one side of the bone is broken
and the other is bent; most common in children
What is impacted? - ANSWER-A part of the fractured bone is driven into another bone
What is an incomplete fracture - ANSWER-the bone is partially broken
What is a open or compound fracture? - ANSWER-the bone is exposed to air through a
break in the skin, and soft tissue injury and infection are common.
What is a pathological fracture? - ANSWER-The fracture results from weakening of the
bone structure by pathological processes such as neoplasia or osteomalacia; also
called spontaneous fracture.
What is a spiral fracture? - ANSWER-the break is partially encircles bone
What is a transverse fracture? - ANSWER-the bone is fractured straight across
A nurse is one of several people who witness a vehicle hit a pedestrian at a fairly low
speed on a small street. The individual is dazed and tries to get up, and the leg appears
fractured. the nurse would plan: - ANSWER-1. try to manually reduce the fracture
, 2. assist the person to get up and walk to the sidewalk
3. leave the person for a few moments to call an ambulance.
4. stay with the person and encourage the person to remain still.
4
bipolar hip replacement ( hemiarthroplasty) - ANSWER-fixation device depends on
fracture location and the potential for avascular necrosis of the femoral head and neck
Circulation check 7 Ps - ANSWER-1. Pulselessness
2. paresthesia
3. paralyasis or paresis
4. polar tempature
5. pallor
6. puffiness
7.pain
blanch testing - ANSWER-meaning to whiten or pale. capillary refill test
Callus - ANSWER-bony deposits formed between and around the broken ends of
fractured bone during healing
Colles Fracture - ANSWER-fracture of distal portion of the radius within 1 inch of wrist
joint; commonly occurs when someone tries to break a fall
Crepitus - ANSWER-a grating sound, may be heard if the limb is moved gently
A nurse witnesses a client sustain a fall and suspects that the client's leg may be
fractured. which action is the priority? - ANSWER-1. take a set of vital signs.
2. call the radiology department
3. immbolize the leg before moving the client
4. reassure the client that everything will be fine.
3
A client with a hip fracture asks the nurse why Buck's extension traction is being applied
before surgery. The nurse's response is based on the understanding that Buck's
extension traction primarily: - ANSWER-Provides comfort by reducing muscle spasms
and provides fracture immobilization
ankylosis - ANSWER-inflammation of the spine that results in the bones of the spine
growing together
Arthrocentesis - ANSWER-the puncture of a patients joint with a needle and the
withdrawal of synovial fluid for diagnostic purposes.
athrodesis - ANSWER-surgical fusion of a joint
