MS Kahoot Flashcards
What type of cells break down bone?
Answer: osteoclasts
Break down bone
What type of cells build up bones?
Answer: osteoblasts
Build up bone
Which hormones regulate calcium and phosphorus levels?
Answer: PTH and calcitonin
Care of the older adult may be affected by what physical change in the musculoskeletal system?
Answer: decreased ROM
Decreased bone density
Break down cartilage
Widened gait
Which physical change with aging makes fall prevention important with the older adult?
Answer: decreased bone density
Risk of injury with fall - more risk for fracture
All happen when age
Older adults have increased bony prominences, what must be done to prevent complications?
Answer: turn Q2 hours
Prevent pressure ulcers - more risk pressure ulcers
Scheduled for a right knee arthroscopy, what finding should be reported
Answer: red, warm swollen right knee
Infection! - prevention imp with joint surgeries
Client is in the PACU after an arthroplasty, what is the priority when caring for this client
Answer: check neurovascular status of affected limb
Pulse, sensation, temperature, cap refill, color
Which diagnostic test is best to look at joints, soft tissue, and bony tumors?
Answer: MRI
Client is preparing for an EMG, what should the nurse tell a client to be prepared for
Answer: needle will be inserted in the affected muscle in test
Looking for nerve/muscle dysfunction
