NU 272 Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
5-year survival rate of amputees Correct Answers - lower than
lung, breast, or colon cancer
- amputation rates are higher in black Americans
Alterations in Musculoskeletal Integrity Correct Answers -
Negative effect on ability to perform activities of daily living,
communicate, participate in recreational activities
- source of frustration and pain
Alterations to mobility Correct Answers - arthritis
- fractures
- neurologic disorders
- traumatic injuries
Ankle Injuries and Gener/Age Correct Answers - mostly occur
in men from 15-24
- women older than 30
Ankles ROM Correct Answers - dorsiflexion to 20
- plantar flexion to 45
- inversion to 30
- eversion to 20
Ankylosing spondylitis Correct Answers a form of rheumatoid
arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between
the vertebrae
- immobile neck with head and neck thrust forward
,Appendicular skeleton Correct Answers - pectoral gridles,
pelvic gridle, upper and lower limbs
Arthroplasty Correct Answers - total joint replacement
- damaged joint is removed, replaced with plastic, metal, or
ceramic prosthesis
- choice of prosthesis based on pt's weight, sex, age, activity
level, health
- artificial joints usually last 15-20 years
- older adults best candidates
- most common: hip, knee
- total recovery time: 4-6 weeks to 6 months
- complications: infection, clots, breakdown of artificial joint
Arthroscopy Correct Answers the visual examination of the
internal structure of a joint and debridement
Autonomic dysreflexia Correct Answers - SCI at T6 or above
- triggered by sustained stimuli at T6 or below from restrictive
clothing, full bladder/UTI, pressure areas, fecal impaction
Vasodilation above LOI
-severe and rapid increased BP
-flush face
-headache
-distended neck vein
-decreased hr
-increased sweating
Vasodilation below LOI
-pale
, -cool
-no sweating
Autonomic dysreflexia Correct Answers involves uncontrolled
activation of autonomic neurons
- sudden increase in Bp triggered by stimuli below injury level
- lead to seizures, stroke
Avulsion fracture Correct Answers - fragment of bone is
separated from the rest of the bone
- may involve displacement of surrounding tissue
Axial skeleton Correct Answers ribs, sternum, vertebral
column, skull
Back problems Correct Answers - caused by trauma,
degenerative disorders, muscle irritation, pregnancy
- strain over time, poor posture, improper lifting --> back pain
- being fat, poor physical fitness contribution
- herniated discs
- scoliosis
Ballottement Test Correct Answers - apply downward pressure
on the knee while pushing the patella back against the femur
- increased fluid will cause a tapping sound as the patella
displaces and fluid hits the femur
Bone Fracture Correct Answers - pain
- fracture on x-ray
- swelling, deformity, numbness
- loss of blood, crepitus
5-year survival rate of amputees Correct Answers - lower than
lung, breast, or colon cancer
- amputation rates are higher in black Americans
Alterations in Musculoskeletal Integrity Correct Answers -
Negative effect on ability to perform activities of daily living,
communicate, participate in recreational activities
- source of frustration and pain
Alterations to mobility Correct Answers - arthritis
- fractures
- neurologic disorders
- traumatic injuries
Ankle Injuries and Gener/Age Correct Answers - mostly occur
in men from 15-24
- women older than 30
Ankles ROM Correct Answers - dorsiflexion to 20
- plantar flexion to 45
- inversion to 30
- eversion to 20
Ankylosing spondylitis Correct Answers a form of rheumatoid
arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between
the vertebrae
- immobile neck with head and neck thrust forward
,Appendicular skeleton Correct Answers - pectoral gridles,
pelvic gridle, upper and lower limbs
Arthroplasty Correct Answers - total joint replacement
- damaged joint is removed, replaced with plastic, metal, or
ceramic prosthesis
- choice of prosthesis based on pt's weight, sex, age, activity
level, health
- artificial joints usually last 15-20 years
- older adults best candidates
- most common: hip, knee
- total recovery time: 4-6 weeks to 6 months
- complications: infection, clots, breakdown of artificial joint
Arthroscopy Correct Answers the visual examination of the
internal structure of a joint and debridement
Autonomic dysreflexia Correct Answers - SCI at T6 or above
- triggered by sustained stimuli at T6 or below from restrictive
clothing, full bladder/UTI, pressure areas, fecal impaction
Vasodilation above LOI
-severe and rapid increased BP
-flush face
-headache
-distended neck vein
-decreased hr
-increased sweating
Vasodilation below LOI
-pale
, -cool
-no sweating
Autonomic dysreflexia Correct Answers involves uncontrolled
activation of autonomic neurons
- sudden increase in Bp triggered by stimuli below injury level
- lead to seizures, stroke
Avulsion fracture Correct Answers - fragment of bone is
separated from the rest of the bone
- may involve displacement of surrounding tissue
Axial skeleton Correct Answers ribs, sternum, vertebral
column, skull
Back problems Correct Answers - caused by trauma,
degenerative disorders, muscle irritation, pregnancy
- strain over time, poor posture, improper lifting --> back pain
- being fat, poor physical fitness contribution
- herniated discs
- scoliosis
Ballottement Test Correct Answers - apply downward pressure
on the knee while pushing the patella back against the femur
- increased fluid will cause a tapping sound as the patella
displaces and fluid hits the femur
Bone Fracture Correct Answers - pain
- fracture on x-ray
- swelling, deformity, numbness
- loss of blood, crepitus
