NURS 5433 FAMILY 2 Understanding Musculoskeletal Issues and
Assessments Part 1 Newest With Complete Solutions (A+)
What is Lateral Epicondylitis?
aka Tennis Elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the
outside of the elbow
What causes Lateral Epicondylitis?
Caused by overuse
Lateral Epicondylitis involves which tendon?
ECRB tendon (Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis)
What is Insidious Epicondylitis?
Lateral epicondylitis that occurs without any recognized repetitive injury
What are the symptoms of Lateral Epicondylitis?
pain or burning in the forearm with wrist extension and grip, tenderness over lateral
epicondyle
weak grip strength
What is the conservative treatment for Epicondylitis?
Rest
NSAIDs
Physical Therapy
Steroid Injections
Extracorporeal Shock Waves
,A Counter-force brace or "elbow strap" to reduce strain and further damage
What are the two options if conservative therapy fails in the treatment of Epicondylitis?
Open Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
What is Medial Epicondylitis?
aka golfer's elbow, inflammation of the common flexor tendon
that inserts into the medial epicondyle. It is an overuse that results in tenderness over
the medial epicondyle and pain on resisted wrist flexion
(pain centers on the BONY BUMP on the inside of the elbow and may radiate into the
forearm)
What causes Medial Epicondylitis?
Repetitive wrist flexion, gripping or swinging can cause pulls or tiny tears in the tendon.
Conservative management of Medial Epicondylitis
NSAIDS
Heat or Ice
Elbow strap
Physical Therapy
What are the 4 categories of fractures?
, Complete: bone breaks in 2 or more parts
Incomplete: bone break extends across on part of the bone
Compound: soft tissue or wound involvement
Simple: Intact skin over broken bone
What are the 3 types of compound fractures?
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3: Extensive disruption of soft tissue
What are the 3 types of a simple fracture?
Spiral: caused by twisting
Oblique: due to compression
Transverse: due to pull
Which of the following is a common fracture in children?
Greenstick
Fractures are either _____ or _____.
Open: where the fragments of bone are exposed to the external environment through an
open wound
Closed: the fragments of the fracture are not exposed to the external environment
Why is it significant for the NP to complete a full neurovascular exam?
Assessments Part 1 Newest With Complete Solutions (A+)
What is Lateral Epicondylitis?
aka Tennis Elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the
outside of the elbow
What causes Lateral Epicondylitis?
Caused by overuse
Lateral Epicondylitis involves which tendon?
ECRB tendon (Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis)
What is Insidious Epicondylitis?
Lateral epicondylitis that occurs without any recognized repetitive injury
What are the symptoms of Lateral Epicondylitis?
pain or burning in the forearm with wrist extension and grip, tenderness over lateral
epicondyle
weak grip strength
What is the conservative treatment for Epicondylitis?
Rest
NSAIDs
Physical Therapy
Steroid Injections
Extracorporeal Shock Waves
,A Counter-force brace or "elbow strap" to reduce strain and further damage
What are the two options if conservative therapy fails in the treatment of Epicondylitis?
Open Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
What is Medial Epicondylitis?
aka golfer's elbow, inflammation of the common flexor tendon
that inserts into the medial epicondyle. It is an overuse that results in tenderness over
the medial epicondyle and pain on resisted wrist flexion
(pain centers on the BONY BUMP on the inside of the elbow and may radiate into the
forearm)
What causes Medial Epicondylitis?
Repetitive wrist flexion, gripping or swinging can cause pulls or tiny tears in the tendon.
Conservative management of Medial Epicondylitis
NSAIDS
Heat or Ice
Elbow strap
Physical Therapy
What are the 4 categories of fractures?
, Complete: bone breaks in 2 or more parts
Incomplete: bone break extends across on part of the bone
Compound: soft tissue or wound involvement
Simple: Intact skin over broken bone
What are the 3 types of compound fractures?
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3: Extensive disruption of soft tissue
What are the 3 types of a simple fracture?
Spiral: caused by twisting
Oblique: due to compression
Transverse: due to pull
Which of the following is a common fracture in children?
Greenstick
Fractures are either _____ or _____.
Open: where the fragments of bone are exposed to the external environment through an
open wound
Closed: the fragments of the fracture are not exposed to the external environment
Why is it significant for the NP to complete a full neurovascular exam?
