NU 216 Musculoskeletal Test Questions And Answers

NU 216 Musculoskeletal Test Questions And Answers Purpose of MS Assessment (4) - ANSWER- Evaluate a patient's level of functioning with ADL's. Determine patient's nutrition, activity and exercise. Evaluate: Posture, Stiffness, Pain Assess in conjunction with the neurological system Subjective Data Questions (9) - ANSWER- Pain Stiffness Swelling Heat/Redness Limitation of Movement Weakness Deformities Trauma ADLs Unilateral vs Bilateral Pain - ANSWER- Uni-usually trauma Bi-usually systemic what to assess for joint pain (2) - ANSWER- edema erythema Characteristics of bone pain (4) - ANSWER- - deep, - dull, - boring, - intense Characteristics of bone pain r/t movement - ANSWER- knife like sharp may indicate fracture Characteristics of muscle pain associated with weakness - ANSWER- crampy/aching Family History of - ANSWER- abnormal spine curvature back problems arthritis gout congenital bone or joint issues Personal questions to ask pt - ANSWER- loss of height accidents/trauma surgery habits: smoking/alcohol health promotion -bone density testing -supplements self care behaviors to take into consideration - ANSWER- occupational hazard -heavy lifting -repetitive motion exercise -frequency -warm up weight gain medications -aspirin -anti-inflammatory -muscle relaxers -pain reliever chronic disability/illness big cause for concern when taking NSAIDs frequently - ANSWER- bleeding pediatric developmental considerations - ANSWER- birth trauma milestones any injuries