Mobility Flashcards

1
Q

what are the 5 P’s

A
pulselessness
pallor
paresthesia
paralysis
pain
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2
Q

what does RICE stand for

A

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate

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3
Q

an increased forward curvature of the thoracic spine

A

kyphosis

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4
Q

an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine

A

lordosis

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5
Q

a lateral curving deviation of the spine

A

scoliosis

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6
Q

at what age does a person reach skeletal maturity

A

20

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7
Q

at what age does a person reach their maximum bone density

A

18-25

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8
Q

at which age do the epiphyseal lines harden

A

20

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9
Q

a procedure where contrast is injected into the joint

passive ROM during procedure followed by xrays

A

arthrogram

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10
Q

why is passive ROM done during an arthrogram

A

to distribute the contrast

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11
Q

what are potential complications post-arthrogram

A

infection

hemoarthrosis

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12
Q

procedure:

insertion of scope into joint to view/repair

A

arthroscopy

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13
Q

what kind of anesthesia is given with arthroscopy

A

general or local

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14
Q

what are potential complications post-arthroscopy

A

infection, damage to structures, neurovascular injury, effusions, adhesions

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15
Q

procedure

insertion of a needle into the joint space to remove fluid for examination or relief of pain

A

arthrocentesis

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16
Q

what are potential complications post-arthrocentesis

A

infection

hemoarthrosis

17
Q

procedure

calculates the amount of radiation absorbed by bone to determine bone density

A

DEXA scan

18
Q

DEXA scan

Z-score

A

compares results to pts age group

19
Q

DEXA scan

T-score

A

compares results to young adults

20
Q

procedure

IV injection of bone-seeking isotope

A

bone scan

21
Q

how long after the injection of the isotope will the bone scan begin

A

2-3 hours after to allow distribution

22
Q

what is done pre & post bone scan

A

hydrate pt for adequate distribution & elimination of isotope

23
Q

procedure

electrical stimulation of muscle groups & percutaneous needles recording muscle action potential

A

electromyography

EMG

24
Q

what are contraindications of EMG

A

skin infections

anti-coagulant therapy