Exam A Flashcards
MSK effects of hypothyroidism
- myalgia
- proximal muscle weakness
criteria for metabolic syndrome
- low HDL (<40 in men, <50 in women)
- high triglycerides (>150)
- fasting blood glucose (>110)
hip dysplasia is more common in who
more common in females than males
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- What is it?
- Who is it most common in?
- What does it lead to?
idiopathic childhood hip disorder that leads to avascular necrosis
- age onset 2-13 y/o, more common in males
- gradual onset and limited ROM in ABD and EXT
gait deviation associated w/ Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
psoatic limp due to weakness of the psoas major muscle
- pt moves in hip ER, flex, and ADD along w/ exaggerated trunk and pelvic movements
pt has limited ROM in ABD and EXT
When do growing pains typically present? Is there a ROM or gait deviation associated w/ growing pain?
- typically present at night
- no loss of ROM or a dysfunctional gait
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- onset age and gait deviations
- males 10-17 y/o (avg 13 years)
- Trendelenburg gait and limited ROM in ABD, flex, and IR
What are the muscles needed for crutch use?
- shoulder depressors
- shoulder extensors
- elbow extensors
What is a common injury after GH dislocation? What are the symptoms?
axillary nerve injury - occurs in 40%
- numbness or paresthesias in lateral shoulder and weakness w/ shoulder ABD
What breathing techniques is required to reverse atelectasis?
deep breathing
- segmental breathing
- incentive spirometry
treatment for ionto
direct current using negative pole
thoracic aortic aneurysm S&S
- Who is at risk?
throbbing or pulsating pain between the shoulder blades or substernal
- connective tissue disorders such as Marfan’s syndrome (tall and thin w/ sternal deformities)
best treatment following manual lymphatic drainage
compression treatment utilizing short stretch bandages w/ multilayered foam padding applied distal to proximal
TMJ capsular pattern
limited ipsilateral opening and lateral deviation to the side of restriction
metabolic abnormalities seen in adrenal insufficiency
- hyponatremia (decreased sodium) secondary to renal loss of sodium
- decrease in cortisol (inability to regulate potassium and sodium)
- general fatigue and anorexia
pt will have:
- hyperkalemic
- hypoglycemic
- may have acidosis
CRPS type 1 vs type 2
unexplained and hypersensitive pain, temp changes, skin changes, and swelling of the affected areas
- No nerve damage in type 1
- Nerve damage in type 2
Where is arthritis w/ pain and swelling typically w/ chronic Lyme disease
large joints
How to read 10 sec ECG strip
each square = 0.2 seconds
5 squares = 1 second (50 total squares = 10 sec strip)
- count QRS peaks then multiply by 6
Normal tone and posturing for newborn
- shoulders are abducted and ER rotated
- elbows and fingers are flexed
- hips are abducted and ER rotated
- knees are flexed
Best exercises for osteoporosis
extensor stabilization exercises in weight bearing postures
- provide best stimulus to bone
Symptoms of shock
- what should be done if pt in shock?
-restlessness and anxiety
- decreased LOC
- skin changes (cool, moist, pale/gray)
Put pt in supine, elevate legs if appropriate
- ACTIVATE EMS if sxs are not quickly resolved
common findings w/ internal bleeding
referred pain
Stemmer’s sign - what does it indicate?
Pull skin at base of 2nd toe or finder
- if skin is unable to be pulled up = sign of lymphedema
Klumpke’s paralysis
- paralysis of muscles innervated by lower roots of brachial plexus (C8-T1)
- intrinsic hand muscles, flexors of wrist and fingers, and forearm pronators
Claw hand
pain and tenderness over McBurney’s point means what
acute appendicitis
- McBurney’s point is located 1/2 the distance between ASIS and umbilicus in right lower abdomen
Best outcome measure to assess primary impairments after CVA?
Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Performance
- contains specific tests to assess upper and lower extremity function, strength, coordination, sensation, and ROM
decerebrate posturing
UE and LE held in extension
decorticate posture
UE in flexion and LE in extension
T/F: Semi-Fowler position is effective for trunk stabilizers exercises
false
Semi-Fowler position (supine, head and torso elevated 30 deg)
When is the best time to buy shoes for diabetic patient?
at end of day when feet are larger
clubfoot positioning
- how to stretch
Clubfoot - PF and inverted
stretch into DF and eversion
joint mobilizatin to improve elbow flexion
anterior glide of radial head on humerus
elbow - concave on convex
What is the most significant prognostic indicator of full wound closure for diabetic foot ulcerations?
significant decrease in wound area during the first month
(significant decrease in wound area in first few weeks is also predictor of complete wound healing in venous and pressure ulcerations)
suprascapular nerve innervates what? What motions would be affected?
supra and infraspinatus
- test ABD and ER
clinical signs of inflammatory bowel disease
inflammation of inside of intestine
- can include polyarthritis and migratory arthralgias
- diarrhea
- constipation
- abdominal pain
- fever
- rectal bleeding
- night sweats
- skin rashes and uveitis (inflammation of inner eye)
clinical signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer
- rectal bleeding
- hemorrhoids
- abdominal, pelvic, back, and sacral pain
- diarrhea
- N&V
- constipation
- unexplained weight loss