Chapter 20: Musculoskeletal Disorders

Question 1

genu varem

Answer 1

Knees apart

Question 2

genu valgum

Answer 2

Knees together

Question 3

Clinical manifestations of clubfoot

Answer 3

plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, vargus deviation (foot in), valgus deviation (foot out)

Question 4

what is clubfoot?

Answer 4

Congential malformation of the lower extremity that affect lower leg, ankle, and foot

Question 5

Clinical manifestations of osteomyelitis

Answer 5

Fever, irritable, feeding difficulty(infants), signs of sepsis, pain, warmth

Question 6

Tendons and ligaments are stronger than bone until?

Answer 6

Puberty

Question 7

Plantar flexion

Answer 7

Down

Question 8

Dorsiflexion

Answer 8

Up

Question 9

Clubfoot: post operative nursing considerations (6 total)

Answer 9

1. neuro checks at least every 2 hours
2. Check for swelling around cast edges
3. Elevate ankle and foot on pillows; apply ice
4. Monitor drainage in cast
5. Pain management
6. Educate parents

Question 10

DDH

Answer 10

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Question 11

Pavlik Harness is useful for infants less than ___ of age.

Answer 11

6 months

Question 12

Pavlik harness should be worn for how long?

Answer 12

23 hours a day

Question 13

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease:

As the disease progresses

Answer 13

Limited rang of motion, weakness, muscle wasting, possible shortening of the affected limb

Question 14

Teens with scoliosis should be encouraged to be as active as possible while wearing their brace.

True/False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Also known as brittle bone disease

Answer 15

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Question 16

Swimming is good exercise for children with

Answer 16

Juvenile Arthritis

Question 17

5 P’s

Answer 17

Pain 
Pulse
Pallor
Paresthesia (numbness) 
Paralysis

Question 18

Muscular Dystrophy is inherited from the

Answer 18

X chromosome aka Mother

Question 19

PMS

Answer 19

Pulse, motion, and sensation