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this is a copy of my old supplemental slides which I give to my students from almost 2 years ago . I don't use this at all at my lectures, simply because I don't rely on using slides during lectures... because lecturers must know their concepts by heart and must not read slides nor notes during the actual lecture presentation.

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MUSKULOSKELETAL NURSING

BY:

DIANNE MAYDEE MANDAL RN, USRN,

REMT-B, AREMT-B

http://stuffednurse.blogspot.com

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The Musculoskeletal System

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The Musculoskeletal System• Functions:

– Locomotion and protection

– blood production in the bone marrow

– heat generation,

– maintenance of posture and

– storage of minerals

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The Muscles

Three types of muscles exist in our body

• Voluntary skeletal muscle

• Involuntary cardiac muscle

• Involuntary visceral smooth muscle

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The Muscles

Muscles are composed of

muscle fibers having numerous nuclei and striations

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Properties of Muscles

• Electrical excitability

– Ability to contract to certain stimuli

• Contractility

– Ability to contract forcefully when stimulated

• Extensibility

– Ability to stretch without being damaged

• Elasticity

– Ability to return to its original length and shape

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Muscle Physiology

• Muscle fibers are enclosed sheaths- perimysium, epimysium

and endomysium

• Each muscle cell has actin and myosin filaments arranged in a

sarcomere

• This sarcomere is the basic structural unit of the muscle

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Muscle Physiology

• Muscle contraction occurs as actin and myosin slide past one

another causing the sarcomeres to shorten

• Calcium ion is released by the muscle endoplasmic reticulum

to initiate contraction

• ATP is used both for muscle contraction and muscle relaxation

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Muscle Physiology

Muscle contraction can be of two types

• 1. ISOMETRIC- iso= same, metric=distance: The length of the

muscle does not change, but the tension increases

• 2. ISOTONIC- iso=same, tonus=tone: The amount of muscle

tension is constant but the length of the muscle varies

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Muscle Physiology

• Muscle tone= refers to the constant tension produced by

muscles of the body for long periods of time

FAST-twitch muscles= contract quickly and fatigue quickly

SLOW-twitch muscles=contract slowly and are more resistant to

fatigue

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Muscle Physiology

• Smooth Muscle= is not striated, contracts more slowly, is

autorhythmic and under involuntary control

• Cardiac muscle- is striated, is autorhythmic, and under

involuntary control

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MUSCLE and JOINT MOVEMENTS

• Flexion- decreasing the angle between two joints

• Extension- increasing the angle between two joints

• Abduction- movement of the limb away from the midline

• Adduction- movement of the limb towards the midline

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MUSCLE and JOINT MOVEMENTS

• Internal rotation- moving the body part inward towards the

midline

• External rotation- moving the body part outward away from

the midline

• Supination- turning a body part upward

• Pronation- turning a body part downward

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MUSCLE and JOINT MOVEMENTS

• Inversion- turning the foot inward

• Eversion- turning the foot outward

• Retraction- moving a body part backward

• Protraction- moving a body aprt forward

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Muscles of the face

• 1. Frontalis

• 2. Orbicularis oculi

• 3. orbicularis oris

• 4. Buccinator

• 5. Zygomaticus

• Facial Nerve innervation

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Muscles of Mastication

• 1. Masseter

• 2. Temporalis

• 3. Pterygoid muscles

• Innervated by TRIGEMINAL NERVE

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Muscles of the neck

• 1. Platysma

• 2. Sternocleidomastoid

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Muscle of the upper limb

• 1. Biceps

• 2. triceps

• 3. deltoid

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Muscles of the lower limb

• 1. Hamstring muscles

• 2. Quadriceps

• 3. Gluteal muscles

• 4. calf muscles

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TENDONS

• These are bands of fibrous connective tissue that attach

muscles to bones

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LIGAMENTS

• These are dense, strong, flexible bands of fibrous connective

tissue that bind bones to other bones

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BONES

• Bone is a living growing tissue made of porous mineralized structure.

• The human skeleton contains 206 bones

• Axial bones are bones on the midline like the vertebrae, skull, facial bones, ribs and sternum

• Appendicular bones include the scapulae, bones of the arms and legs

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Classification of Bones

• Long bones- - These bones have a shaft and ends. Ex: tibia,

humerus, femur

• Short bones- Small and cubical shaped- Ex: carpals and tarsals

• Irregular bones- vertebrae, mandible

• Sesamoid bones- bones embedded in the tendons. Ex:patella

• Flat bones- with spongy bones inside. Ex: scapulae, ribs,

clavicle

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Structure of the bone

• Long bones have a diaphysis ( shaft) and epiphysis (ends)

� Bones consist of layers of calcified matrix occupied by bone

cells.

� The outer layer of bone is composed of dense compact bone

(cortical bone)

� The inner layer is composed of spongy cancellous bones

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Bone Structure

• Blood supply of bones reaches by way of arterioles in the haversian canal, through the vessels in the Volkmann's canal

• Bone formation can be from the cartilage and from the membrane

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Bone Structure

• OSTEOBLAST- bone cell responsible for bone formation and calcification

• OSTEOCLAST- bone cell responsible for bone resorption and destruction

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Bone Ossification

• Ossification is the formation of bone by the osteoblasts. This

involves the mineralization of bones from a cartilage

(endochondral) and from a membrane (membranous).

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Fig. 6.5a

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Fig. 6.6

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Bone Remodeling

• Bone remodeling involves the removal of old bones by cells

called osteoclasts and deposition of new bones by the

osteoblasts.

• Bone is the major storage of calcium

• If calcium levels in the blood falls, it is removed from the bone

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Bone repair

• When a bone is broken, blood vessels are also damaged�clot

• 2-3 days after injury, blood vessels and cells invade the blood clot� callus formation

• Osteoblasts enter the callus and begin to form a spongy bone

• Immobilization of the bone is required because the delicate new matrix of bone is easily damaged by excessive movement

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Fig. 6.8

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The Skull

• Skeleton of the head

• Made of 21 bones

• Cranial bones

– Frontal

– Parietal

– Temporal

– occipital

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The Skull

• Facial bones

– Maxilla

– Mandible

– Zygoma

– Nasal

– Vomer

– Palatine

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The paranasal sinuses

• These are air-filled cavities in the facial bones surrounding the

nose and open into the nasal cavity

• They decrease the weight of the skull and act as resonator of

sounds

• Frontal, maxillary, ethmoid and sphenoid

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The Vertebrae

• Composed of 32-33 bones

• 7 cervical

• 12 thoracic

• 5 lumbar

• 5 sacral

• 3-4 coccygeal

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Functions of the vertebrae

• 1. Supports the weight of the head and trunk

• 2. Protects the spinal cord

• 3. Allows spinal nerves to exit the spinal cord

• 4. Provides a site for muscle attachment

• 5. Permits the movement of the head and trunk

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The Cervical Vertebrae

• 7 in number

• C1- atlas

• C2- axis

• C7- cervical prominence

• Atlas and occipital bone=

“yes” motion

• Atlas and Axis=

“no” motion

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The Thorax

• Made up of the sternum and ribs

• The sternum has 3 parts

– Manubrium

– Body

– Xiphoid process

– The slight elevation in the sternum is called the Sternal

Angle of Louis. It identifies the location of the second rib

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The Ribs

• The ribs are 12 pairs

– True ribs= 1-7

– False ribs= 8-10

– Floating ribs=11-12

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The shoulder

• The clavicle and scapulae constitute the shoulder

• The clavicle

– Articulates with the sternum

– Most commonly fracture bone

• The Scapulae

– Attached to the ribs and vertebrae by muscles only

– Has an acromion process, where the clavicle attaches

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The Upper extremity

• Composed of the following bones

• Humerus

• Ulna

• Radius

• Carpals (wrist bones)

• Metacarpals

• Phalanges

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The pelvic girdle

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The pelvic girdle

• Female pelvis has the following structure: The pelvic inlet is large/oval, symphysis is shallow. obturator foramen is oval or triangular, sacrum is broader

• The male pelvis has the following: The pelvic inlet is small/round to heart-shape, symphysis is deep. Obturatorforamen is round

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Fig. 6.32

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The Lower extremity bones

Composed of the

• Thigh bones- femur

• The leg bones- Tibia and Fibula

• The ankle- tarsal bones

• The foot- metatarsal bones

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CARTILAGE

• A dense connective tissue that consists of fibers embedded in a strong, gel-like substance.

• Cartilage supports and shapes various structures such as the ear pinna, intervertebral disks, ear canal, larynx, etc.

• It serves as cushion and shock absorber

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Types of Cartilage

• Fibrous cartilage

– Found in the intervertebral disks

• Hyaline cartilage

– Found in the symphisis, the thyroid cartilage

• Elastic cartilage

– Found in the ears, the epiglottis

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Fig. 6.39a

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Fig. 6.39b

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Fig. 6.40a

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Fig. 6.40b

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Joints

• These are point of attachment or contact between two bones

• Variously classified according to its movement and flexibility

• Fibrous joints- with fibrous tissue with little or no movement

• Cartilaginous joints- with cartilage

• Synovial joints- with capsule; freely movable joints

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Synovial joints

• Freely movable joints

• With joint cavity/capsule

• Articular surface

• Synovial membrane

• Synovial fluid

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Synovial joints

• Plane joint- intercarpal joint of wrist

• Hinge joint- elbow and ankle

• Pivot- atlas and axis

• Condyloid- “egg-shape” metacarpophalengeal joint

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Synovial joints

• Saddle joint- joint of the thumb

• Ball and socket- hip joint

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Bursae

• Small synovial fluid sacs located at friction points around joints,

between tendons, ligaments and bones

• Act as cushions, decrease stress on adjacent structure

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• 1. Which of the following terms refers to a grating or crackling sound or sensation?

• Crepitus

• Crepitus may occur with movement of ends of a broken bone or irregular joint surface.

• Callus

• Callus is fibrous tissue that forms at the fracture site.

• Clonus

• Clonus refers to rhythmic contraction of muscle.

• Fasciculation

• Fasciculation refers to involuntary twitch of muscle fibers.

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• 2. Which of the following terms refers to muscle tension being unchanged with muscle shortening and joint motion?

• Isotonic contraction

• Exercises such as swimming and bicycling are isotonic.

• Isometric contraction

• Isometric contraction is characterized by increased muscle tension, unchanged muscle length, and no joint motion.

• Contracture

• Contracture refers to abnormal shortening of muscle, joint, or both.

• Fasciculation

• Fasciculation refers to involuntary twitch of muscle fibers.

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• 3. Which nerve is assessed when the nurse asks the patient to spread all fingers?

• Ulnar

• Asking the patient to spread all fingers allows the nurse to assess motor function affected by ulnar innervationwhile pricking the fat pad at the top of the small finger allows assessment of the sensory function affected by the ulnar nerve.

• Peroneal

• The peroneal nerve is assessed by asking the patient to dorsiflex the ankle and extend the toes.

• Radial

• The radial nerve is assessed by asking the patient to stretch out the thumb, then the wrist, and then the fingers at the metacarpal joints.

• Median

• The median nerve is assessed by asking the patient to touch the thumb to the little finger.

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• 4. Diminished range of motion, loss of flexibility, stiffness, and loss of height are history and physical findings associated with age-related changes of the:

• joints.

• History and physical findings associated with age-related changes of the joints include diminished range of motion, loss of flexibility, stiffness, and loss of height.

• bones.

• History and physical findings associated with age-related changes of bones include loss of height, posture changes, kyphosis, flexion of hips and knees, back pain, osteoporosis, and fracture.

• muscles.

• History and physical findings associated with age-related changes of muscles include loss of strength, diminished agility, decreased endurance, prolonged response time (diminished reaction time), diminished tone, a broad base of support, and a history of falls.

• ligaments.

• History and physical findings associated with age-related changes of ligaments include joint pain on motion that resolves with rest, crepitus, joint swelling/enlargement, and degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis).

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• 5. Which of the following is an indicator of neurovascular compromise?

• Capillary refill more than 3 seconds

• Capillary refill more than 3 seconds is an indicator of neurovascular compromise. Other indicators include cool skin temperature, pale or cyanotic color, weakness, paralysis, paresthesia, unrelenting pain, pain on passive stretch, and absence of feeling.

• Warm skin temperature

• Cool skin temperature is an indicator of neurovascular compromise.

• Diminished pain

• Unrelenting pain is an indicator of neurovascular compromise.

• Pain on active stretch.

• Pain on passive stretch is an indicator of neurovascular compromise.

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ARTHRITIS

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ARTHRITIS

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• Situation: Tonnie Miccio is a 43-year old divorced man who has been rushed to the emergency room with an acute gouty arthritis.

• 1. While admitting Mr. Miccio to the hospital, the nurse should recognize those factors that can precipitate an acute attack. They include

• A. excessive smoking

• B. large alcohol intake

• C. emotional stress

• D. improper rest

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• 2. A serum uric acid level is performed by the

hospital laboratory. In acute gout, the uric acid

level is approximately:

• A. 1.0 mg/100 ml

• B. 2.1 mg/100 ml

• C. 6.5 mg/100 ml

• D. 10 mg/100 ml

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• 3. Colchicine is the standard drug used to treat acute

gout: The physician orders colchicines, 1.0 mg

every 2 hours. After receiving the third dose, the

patient complains of nausea, vomiting, and

diarrhea. The nurse should recognize that this is:

• A. a transient side effect and give the next dose

• B. a sign of toxicity and withhold the medication

• C. an allergic response to the drug and notify the

physician

• D. a psychogenic response to the severe pain

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• 4. After the acute attack subsides, the physician

orders allopurinol (Zyloprim), 300 mg/day. The

expected outcome for this drug is to:

• A. lower the plasma and urinary uric acid level

• B. reduce inflammation of the affected joints

• C. produce diuresis

• D. relieve pain

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• 5. About 2 months after taking the allopurinol, Mr. Miccio develops a skin rash. The nurse should :

• A. recognize this as a minor side effect that will subside

• B. ask the patient if he has been taking any aspirin while taking the allopurinol

• C. recognize this is an indication to discontinue the drug

• D. be aware that concomitant use of colchicines with allopurinol causes this reaction

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• 6. A patient presents to the Rheumatology Clinic where a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis is made. Which of the following would NOT be an assessment finding by the nurse:

• A. Presence of Heberden's Nodes

• B. Warm, tender, painful joints

• C. Serum RF, and elevated ESR

• D. Pt. c/o increased pain and stiffness in the morning

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• Situation: Martha S is a 27-year old patient who has experienced increasing generalized stiffness, especially in the morning, fatigue, general malaise, and swelling and pain in the finger joints. She has a tentative diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

• 7. Upon admission, Mrs. S is noted to have a rectal temperature of 37.7ºC (100ºF). A white blood count is ordered, and the report comes back at 8,500/mm³. The nurse should recognize this as being consistent with rheumatoid arthritis because it is

• A. within normal limits

• B. evidence of leukopenia

• C. only slightly elevated

• D. indicative of a generalized infectious process

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• 8. Which of the following blood-analysis tests would

be consistent with diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?

• A. an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate

and negative C-reactive protein

• B. an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate

and positive C-reactive protein

• C. a low erythrocyte sedimentation rate and

negative C-reactive protein

• D. a low erythrocyte sedimentation rate and

positive C-reactive protein

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• 9. The primary goal of nursing care for Mrs. S during this initial acute phase of rheumatoid arthritis should be to:

• A. prevent deformity and reduce inflammation

• B. prevent the spread of the inflammation to other joints

• C. provide for comfort and relief of pain

• D. assist her to accept the fact that rheumatoid arthritis is a log-term illness

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• 10. Whenever Mrs. S feels pain from her arthritis, she tells the nurse she feels not only the pain but that her “whole body feels threatened.” Which response by the nurse is the most therapeutic?

• A. I will have someone stay with you so you won’t harm yourself

• B. I will teach you some relaxing exercises so you won’t be so tense

• C. you must have some medication to help you gain control

• D. arthritic pain will lessen if you try to grin and bear it

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• 11. When Mrs. S is discharged, she is instructed to take

aspirin at home. It is important that she be told

to take the drug:

• A. on a regular basis throughout the day

• B. only when other measures are not effective

• C. upon arising and again at bedtime

• D. between meals to promote its absorption

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• 12. When completing the history and physical examination of a client diagnosed with osteoarthritis, which of the following would the nurse assess?

a. Anemia

• c. Weight lossb. Osteoporosis

• d. Local joint pain

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• 13. At which of the following times would the

nurse instruct the client to take ibuprofen

(Motrin), prescribed for left hip pain secondary to

osteoarthritis, to minimize gastric mucosal

irritation?

a. At bedtime

• c. Immediately after meal

b. On arising

• d. On an empty stomach

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• 14. When preparing a teaching plan for the

client with osteoarthritis who is taking celecoxib

(Celebrex), the nurse expects to explain that

the major advantage of celecoxib over

diclofenac (Voltaren), is that the celecoxib is

likely to produce which of the following?

a. Hepatotoxicity

b. Renal toxicity

c. Gastrointestinal bleeding

d. Nausea and vomiting

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Arthritis

• Pathology:

OA: wear and tear, excessive workload, collagen replacement fromtype II to type I � synovitis leading to osteophytes formation.

RA: viral pathogen initiate inflammatory RF combining with IgG to form immune complex leading to articular destruction from synovialhypertrophy, necrosis, pannus formation and fibrous and bony alkalosis.

GA: errors in purine metabolism leading to uric acid level increase and precipitation that initiate inflammatory response

• Risk:

OA: obesity; males; heredity

RA: middle age; female; genetic; autoimmune

GA: generally men, postmenopausal, obesity, alcohol intake, disease states, drugs( thiazides, antitumor ABx, aspirin, ethambutol)

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Arthritis

• Dx:

OA: X-ray

RA: X-ray, RF, ESR

GA: serum uric acid and 24 hour uric acid excretion

• Cardinal sign:

OA: crepitus, dull joint pain relieved with rest; bouchard and

heberden’s nodes.

RA: morning joint stiffness; rheumatoid nodules; swan neck, ulnar drift,

boutnonniere’s deformity.

GA: big toe swelling, achille’s tophi

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• Gout: factors that can precipitate an attack of acute gouty arthritis

“DARK”Diuretics

Alcohol

Renal disease

Kicked (trauma)

*And, the attack occurs most often at night [thus

"dark"].

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• Gout: major features

“GOUT”

Great toe

One joint (75% monoarticular)

Uric acid increased (hence urolithiasis)

Tophi

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• Osteoarthritis: x-ray signs

“LOSS”Loss of joint space

Osteopyhtes

Subcondral sclerosis

Subchondral cysts

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Arthritis

• DOC:

OA: aspirin, corticosteroids

RA: NSAIDs( early treatment) corticosteroid ( long term treatment), Disease modifying drugs

( DMRD)�Auranofin ( Ridaura), Azathioprine( Imuran), cyslosporine ( neoral)

GA: chochicine, allopurinol, probenecid

• Nurse concern:

OA: Home safety; IEC on disease process and treatment regimen

RA: Home safety; IEC on disease process and treatment regimen

GA: Avoid aspirin (↓ uric acid excretion), Hydrate, Strict CBR 24 hours of acute attack; Limit alcohol.

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• Antirheumatic agents (disease modifying): members

“CHAMP”Cyclophosphamide

Hydroxycloroquine and choloroquinine

Auranofin and other gold compounds

Methotrexate

Penicillamine

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• Aspirin: side effects

“ASPIRIN”Asthma

Salicyalism

Peptic ulcer disease/ Phosphorylation-oxidation

uncoupling/ PPH/ Platelet disaggregation/ Premature

closure of PDA

Intestinal blood loss

Reye's syndrome

Idiosyncracy

Noise (tinnitus)

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OSTEOMYELITIS

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OSTEOMYELITIS

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• 1. Mr. Lee develops an acute localized

osteomyelitis. He is placed on intravenous antibiotic

therapy. The wound is incised and drained, and

neomycin irrigations are ordered four times a day. It

is important that these irrigations be performed:

• A. with strict aseptic techniques

• B. with a warm solution

• C. for at least 5 minutes

• D. at equal time intervals

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• 2. The client who had an open femoral fracture was discharged to her home, where she developed, fever, night sweats, chills, restlessness and restrictive movement of the fractured leg. The nurse interprets these finding as indicating which of the following?

a. Pulmonary embolib. Osteomyelitisc. Fat embolid. Urinary tract infection

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osteomyelitis

• Pathology: chronic infection of bone leading to sequestra ( bone

breakage surrounded by pus) and involucrum ( new bone

formations around necrotic bone). Most commonly by

Staphylococcus aureus.

• Risk: recent trauma, surgery, puncture wound, IV drug use, the very

young.

• Dx:X-ray, bone scan, ESR, WBC, culture

• Cardinal sign: limited joint movement; with/ without fever

• DOC: ABx and narcotic analgesic

• Nurse concern: Strict CBR, Heat application is contraindicated

during acute phase; Wound care; Safety precaution.

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• Osteomyelitis: complications

“FIBERS”Fractures

Intraosseous (broidie) abscesses

Bacteremi/ Brodie abscess

Endocarditis

Reactive amyloidosis

Sinus tracts/ Squamous cell CA

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PAGET’S DISEASE

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PAGET’S DISEASE

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• 1. Localized rapid bone turnover, most commonly affecting the skull, femur, tibia, pelvic bones, and vertebrae, characterizes which of the following bone disorders?

• A. Osteitis deformans

• Osteitis deformans (Paget's disease) results in bone that is highly vascularized and structurally weak, predisposing to pathologic fractures.

• B. Osteomalacia

• Osteomalacia is a metabolic bone disease characterized by inadequate mineralization of bone.

• C. Osteoporosis

• Osteoporosis is characterized by reduction of total bone mass and a change in bone structure which increases susceptibility to fracture.

• D. Osteomyelitis

• Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone that comes from extension of soft tissue infection, direct bone contamination, or hematogenousspread.

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Paget’s disease ( Osteitis Deformans)

• Pathology: chronic bone disease with inflammation hypertrophy and

deformity.

• Risk: male adults over 40 y.o.

• Dx: X-ray; ↑ alkaline phosphatase

• Cardinal sign: asymptomatic for years. Bone pain kyphosis, gait

waddling, and bowing of legs.

• DOC: calcitonin ( to regulate bone metabolism) and plicamycin (

antineoplastic)

• Nurse concern: Assess for hypercalcemia from ↑ osteoclast activity;

safety from fracture; Hydrate.

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• Pagets disease of bone: signs and symptoms

“PANICS”Pain

Arthralgia

Nerve compression / Neural deafness

Increased bone density

Cardiac failure

Skull / Sclerotic vertebrae

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MUSCULAR DYSTHROPY

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MUSCULAR DYSTHROPY

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Muscular dystrophy

• Pathology: genetically transmitted recessive gene on X chromosome: the protein dystrophin kill muscle cells leading to progressive muscle wasting.

rapid: Duchenne’s � onset by age 5, common.

slow: Becker’s� onset by age 5-15

Fasciculoscapulohumeral� 10-30 years

• Risk: male children with family history

• Dx: EMG; muscle biopsy; ↑CPK/LDH

• Cardinal sign:

Duchenne’s � waddling gait; toe walking

Becker’s� generalized muscle weakness

Fasciculoscapulohumeral� face, neck, shoulder weakness with inflammation

• DOC: N/A

• Nurse concern: Maintain mobility and incorporate G/D activities appropriate for age. Patient can have immobility ( wheel chair confinement by teen years) and death by early adulthood from cardiopulmonary failure

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SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

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SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

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• Situation: Maria Alfredo is a 30-year old married woman who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

• 73. While doing as nursing history on Mrs. Alfredo, the nurse should recognize that the most common initial symptoms of SLE are

• A. petechiae in the skin, nosebleeds, and pallor

• B. hematuria, increased blood pressure, and edema

• C. tachycardia, tremors, and loss of weight

• D. painful muscles and joints, stiffness, and inflammation of joints

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SLE

• Pathology: Hyperactivity of B-cells produces autoantibodies leading to chronic inflammation. Maybe

drug induced, discoid (skin), systemic.

• Risk: childbearing years, race( asian, black, hispanic)

• Dx: ↑anti-DNA antibody

• Cardinal sign: alopecia, butterfly rash, sclerosis.

• DOC: NSAIDs for pain, antimalarials for joint and skin

disorders; corticosteroids for exacerbations.

• Nurse concern: IEC on exacerbation triggers( pregnancy,

UV rays, contraceptive pills, Penicillins and sulfonamides), good nutrition, infection precaution, routine eye exam,

Exercise program.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosis

"SOAP BRAIN"

• S erositis (pleuritis, pericarditis)

O ral ulcers

A rthritis

P hotosensitivity

• B lood (all are low - anemia, leukopenia,

thrombocytopenia)

R enal (proteinuria)

A NA

I mmunologic (dsDNA, etc.)

N eurologic (e.g. seizures)

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SLE: factors that make SLE active

“UV PRISM”UV (sunshine)

Pregnancy

Reduced drug (eg steroid)

Infection

Stress

More drug

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SCLERODERMA

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SCLERODERMA

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• 1. Which of the following connective tissue

disorders is characterized by insoluble collagen

being formed and accumulating excessively in

the tissues?

• A. Scleroderma

• B. Rheumatoid arthritis

• C. Systemic lupus erythematosus

• D. Polymyalgia rheumatic

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scleroderma

• Pathology: autoimmune disorder involving overproduction of

collagen leading to fibrosis and inflammation. Maybe systemic,

CRET, and limited.

• Risk: trauma, sports, elderly falls

• Dx: skin biopsy; ↑ANA, ESR

• Cardinal sign: General: Shiny skin; claw hands& joint pains

systemic( skin of fingers, hand, face, and visceral organs); CREST

syndrome ( Calcinosis, Raynaud’s syndrome, Esophageal

dysfunction, Sclerodactyl, Telangiectasia); Limited ( skin, hands and

face)

• DOC: NSAIDs and corticosteroids

• Nurse concern: Skin care; collaborate with PT; Avoid cold and

smoking for raynaud’s; high fowlers and in SFF while eating

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FIBROMYALGIA

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FIBROMYALGIA

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• 1. Fibromyalgia is a common condition that:

• A. involves chronic fatigue, generalized muscle

aching and stiffness.

• B. is caused by a virus.

• C. is treated by diet, exercise, and physical

therapy.

• D. usually lasts for less than two weeks,

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Fibromyalgia

• Pathology: unclear; no inflammation or structural musculoskeletal

changes.

• Risk: stressed women

• Dx: PE, pain scale

• Cardinal sign: Muscle pain

• DOC: NSAIDs and TCA ( for patient to sleep)

• Nurse concern: Psychosocial assessment

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FRACTURE

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FRACTURE

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• 1. When x-ray demonstrates a fracture in which the fragments of bone are driven inward, the fracture is described as:

• A. depressed.

• Depressed skull fractures occur as a result of blunt trauma.

• B. compound.

• A compound fracture is one in which damage also involves the skin or mucous membranes.

• C. comminuted.

• A comminuted fracture is one in which the bone has splintered into several pieces.

• D. impacted.

• An impacted fracture is one in which a bone fragment is driven into another bone fragment.

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• 2. A fracture is termed pathologic when the fracture

• A. occurs through an area of diseased bone.

• Pathologic fractures can occur without the trauma of a fall.

• B. results in a pulling away of a fragment of bone by a ligament or tendon and its attachment.

• An avulsion fracture results in a pulling away of a fragment of bone by a ligament or tendon and its attachment.

• C. presents as one side of the bone being broken and the other side being bent.

• A greenstick fracture presents as one side of the bone being broken and the other side being bent.

• D. involves damage to the skin or mucous membranes.

• A compound fracture involves damage to the skin or mucous membranes.

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• 3. A 70 year old patient sustained a hip fracture and is placed in Buck's Traction while awaiting a surgical fixation. Of the following, which would be the PRIORITY intervention in providing care for this patient?

• A. Turn and change the patient's position q2h

• B. Check traction ropes, weights and pulleys q shift

• C. Assess neurological/sensory and circulatory status q 2 h

• D. Release traction intermittently

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• 4. A client presents in the emergency

department after falling from a roof. A fracture

of the femoral neck is suspected. Which of

these assessments best supports this diagnosis?

– A. The client reports pain in the affected leg.

– B. A large hematoma is visible in the affected

extremity.

– C. The affected extremity is shortened,

adducted, and externally rotated.

– D. The affected extremity is edematous.

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• 5. The nurse is caring for a client with a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula. Skeletal traction is applied. Which of these priorities should the nurse include in the care plan?

– A. Order a trapeze to increase the client’s ambulation.

– B. Maintain the client in a flat, supine position at all times.

– C. Provide pin care at least every 8 hours.

• D. Remove traction weights for 20 minutes every 2 hours

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• 6. The nurse assesses subtle personality changes,

restlessness, irritability, and confusion in a patient who

has sustained a fracture. The nurse suspects:

• A. fat embolism syndrome.

• B. compartment syndrome.

• C. hypovolemic shock.

• D. reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.

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• 7. With fractures of the femoral neck, the leg is :

• A. shortened, adducted, and externally rotated.

• B. shortened, abducted, and internally rotated.

• C. adducted and internally rotated.

• D. abducted and externally rotated.

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Fracture

• Pathology: break in bone: open, close, complete, incomplete, comminuted, compression, impacted, spiral, greenstick, transverse.

• Risk: trauma, sports, elderly falls

• Dx: Hx with subjective data

• Cardinal sign: pain, asymmetric limb, loss of function and crepitus

• DOC: analgesics and ABx

• Nurse concern: Assess the 6Ps, IEC on closed and open reduction and hazards of immobility; safety precautions with assistive devices; elevate extremity and apply ice packs for edema; Cast care; traction care; Monitor complications ( Hypovolemic shock, fat emboli, DVT, and compartment syndrome)

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• Fractures: principles of management “FRIAR”

First aid

Reduction

Immobilization

Active Rehabilitation

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OSTEOPOROSIS

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OSTEOPOROSIS

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• 1. Lifestyle risk factors for osteoporosis include:

• A. lack of exposure to sunshine.

• B. lack of aerobic exercise.

• C. a low protein, high fat diet.

• D. an estrogen deficiency or menopause.

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• 2. The nurse teaches the patient with a high risk for

osteoporosis about risk-lowering strategies including

which of the following statements?

• A. Walk or perform weight-bearing exercises out of

doors.

• B. Increase fiber in the diet.

• C. Reduce stress.

• D. Decrease the intake of vitamin A and D.

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Osteoporosis

• Pathology: loss of bone mass from increase activity of osteoclast and decrease activity of osteoblast that leads to bone resorption: type 1 ( post menopausal estrogen deficiency); type 2 ( calcium deficiency)

• Risk: post menopausal women, race( caucasian, asian), endocrine disorders, caffeine, smoking, tetracycline, drugs with aluminum, sedentary lifestyle

• Dx: X-ray; bone density studies

• Cardinal sign: loss of height, kyphosis, low back pain, fracture.

• DOC: calcium or estrogen supplements

• Nurse concern: Calcium supplement ( 1000mg/d premenopausal; 1500mg/d post menopausal )

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• Osteoporosis risk factors

“ACCESS”Alcohol

Corticosteroid

Calcium low

Estrogen low

Smoking

Sedentary lifestyle

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BONE TUMORS

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BONE TUMORS

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Bone Tumors

• Pathology: neoplasm of skeletal tissues. Most common sites are femur, humerus, and pelvis.

Osteosarcoma: rapid growth, common in males 10-25 y.o. during teen age years; discovered following an injury, originated from metaphysis of long bone.

Chondrosarcoma: slow growth, common in adult males, originated from cartilage.

Ewing’s sarcoma: rapid growth with fast lung metastasis, common in males 10-25 y.o. during teen age years; originating from nerve tissue within bone marrow

• Risk: genetics; primary or secondary

• Dx: Bone biopsy and bone scan

• Cardinal sign: bone pain

• DOC: Codeine and other chemotherapeutic drugs

• Nurse concern: Safety; alternative pain management; Pre-op teaching on possible amputation

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SJOGREN’S SYNDROME

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SJOGREN’S SYNDROME

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Sjogren’s Syndrome

• Pathology: autoinflammatory disorder

• Risk: genetic ( HLA-DR3)

• Dx: ANA

• Cardinal sign: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca( dry eyes); Xerostomia(

absent salivary secretions); Inflammatory arthritis

• DOC: steroids

• Nurse concern: Oral care, eye care, safety

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MARFAN’S SYNDROME

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MARFAN’S SYNDROME

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Marfan’s disease

• Pathology: defect in fibrillin-1 gene causing connective tissue abnormality � complication involves cardiac valvular dilatation, optic lens disorder.

• Risk: genetic

• Dx: ANA; X-ray

• Cardinal sign: longer bones with joint laxity; scoliosis.

• DOC: beta blockers and steroids.

• Nurse concern: safety; prevent CHF; IEC on annual eye exam; scoliosis screening; monitor cardiac status; genetic counselling. Priority dx are decrease cardiac output; sensory-perceptual deficits; and body image disturbances.

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Traction and casts care

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• 1. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a

client with skeletal traction?

– A. Pin care

– B. Prone positioning

– C. Intermittent weights

– D. 5-lb weight limit

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• 2. In order for Buck’s traction applied to the right

leg to be effective, the client should be placed

in which position?

– A. Supine

– B. Prone

– C. Sim’s

– D. Lithotomy

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• 3. Which of these nursing actions will best promote

independence for the client in skeletal traction?

– A. Instruct the client to call for an analgesic before

pain becomes sever.

– B. Provide an overhead trapeze for client use.

– C. Encourage leg exercises within the limits of

traction

– D. Provide skin care to prevent skin breakdown.

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• 4. To prevent foot drop in a client with Buck’s

traction, the nurse should

– A. place pillows under the client’s heels.

– B. Tuck the sheets into the foot of the bed.

– C. Teach the client isometric exercises.

– D. Ensure proper body positioning.

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• 5. A nursing measure for john while he is in cervical

traction should be to:

• A. massage the back of his head

• B. position him from side to side

• C. remove the weights at least once a shift

• D. encourage involvement in his own care

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• 6. The nurse is assessing the casted extremity of a client.

The nurse assesses for which of the following signs and

symptoms indicative of infection?

a. Coolness and pallor of the extremity

b. Presence of a "hot spot" on the cast

c. Diminished distal pulse

d. Dependent edema

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SCOLIOSIS

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SCOLIOSIS

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• 1. One day, Jennifer asks her roommate, Erin, how her scoliosis was first recognized. Erin replies, “The school health nurse told me that there may be a problem after all the girls in my class were asked to stand erect while she examined our backs.” The nurse suspected scoliosis when she observed that Erin’s shoulder on one side was elevated and her

• A. head appeared aligned to the opposite side

• B. leg on the same side appeared shorter

• C. hip on the opposite side appeared prominent

• D. arm on the same side appeared longer

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• 2. When Erin’s scoliosis was diagnosed after x-ray examination of her spine, she was fitted with a Milwaukee brace. Erin asks the nurse when it could be removed each day. Which of the following would be the best response?

• A. only when you are lying flat, either resting or sleeping

• B. for 1 hour a day when you bathe, shower, or go swimming

• C. only for special occasions, such as a party

• D. for 3 hours a day: one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening

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AMPUTATION

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AMPUTATION

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• 1. You are assigned to care for a patient with a Below the Knee Amputation (BKA). Among the patient's orders is one which states that the patient should be placed in the prone position twice daily. The nurse knows that the reason for this is:

• A. Changing the patient's position will help to prevent skin breakdown

• B. To observe the stump for signs of infection

• C. To assist the patient in doing ROM (Range of Motion) exercises

• D. To stretch the flexor muscles and prevent flexion contractures

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• 2. A client in the PACU with a left below the knee

amputation complains of pain in her left big toe.

Which of the following would the nurse do first?

a. Tell the client it is impossible to feel the pain

b. Show the client that the toes are not there

c. Explain to the client that the pain is real

d. Give the client the prescribed narcotic analgesic

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• 3. The nurse has taught the client with a below the

knee amputation about prosthesis and stump care.

The nurse evaluates that the client states to:

a. Wear a clean nylon stump sock daily

b. Toughen the skin of the stump by rubbing it with

alcohol

c. Prevent cracking of the skin of the stump by

applying lotion daily

d. Using a mirror to inspect all areas of the stump

each day

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• 4. The client with an above the knee amputation is to

use crutches until the prosthesis is being adjusted. In

which of the following exercises would the nurse

instruct the client to best prepare him for using

crutches?

a. Abdominal exercises

b. Isometric shoulder exercises

c. Quadriceps setting exercises

d. Triceps stretching exercises

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• 5. The client with an above the knee amputation is to

use crutches until the prosthesis is properly lifted.

When teaching the client about using the crutches,

the nurse instructs the client to support her weight

primarily on which of the following body areas?

a. Axillae

b. Elbows

c. Upper arms

d. Hands

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• 6. The nurse is giving the client with a left cast crutch walking instructions using the three point gait. The client is allowed touchdown of the affected leg. The nurse tells the client to advance the:

a. Left leg and right crutch then right leg and left crutchb. Crutches and then both legs simultaneouslyc. Crutches and the right leg then advance the left legd. Crutches and the left leg then advance the right leg

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• 7. The doctor ordered bed rest on a client with

edema of the leg and ankle. Which of the following

accessory device should the nurse integrate

planning care for this patient?

• A. Footboard

• B. Rolled pillows

• C. Sand Bag

• D. Cradle Bed

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• 8. Pain unrelieved by analgesic in patients with

casted leg is a sign of:

• A. Infection

• B. Hemorrhage

• C. Skin irritation

• D. Compartment syndrome

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• 9. The client with right sided weakness needs to learn

how to use a cane. The nurse plans to teach the client

to position the cane by holding it with the:

a. Left hand and placing the cane in front of the left

foot

b. Right hand and placing the cane in front of the right

foot

c. Left hand and 6 inches lateral to the left foot

d. Right hand and 6 inches lateral to the left foot

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• Thank you!!!

• DIANNE MAYDEE MANDAL RN, USRN, REMT-B, AREMT-B

• http://stuffednurse.blogspot.com

[email protected]