Musculoskeletal Flashcards
what do bones, muscles and joints do
support
movement
protection
production
storage
what to bones produce
calcium
rbc’s
wbc’s
platelets
phosphorus
what do ligaments do
connect bones
what do tendons do
connect muscle to bone
what is crepitus
cracking sounds
what is passive ROM
provider moving the pt
what is active ROM
pt moving on their own
what does a 5/5 muscle strength indicate
full ROM against gravity, full resistance
what does a 4/5 muscle strength indicate
full ROM against gravity, some resistance
what does a 3/5 muscle strength indicate
full ROM w/ gravity
what does a 2/5 muscle strength indicate
full ROM w/ gravity eliminated (passive motion)
what does a 1/5 muscle strength indicate
slight contraction
what does a 0/5 muscle strength indicate
no contraction
what is a goniometer
an instrument for the precise measurement of angles
what are some developmental considerations for infants
c shaped spine
observe for tuft of hair or dimple
spina bifida
what is lordosis
curvature of lower spine
what are some developmental considerations for toddler preschool and school age children
lordosis
genu varum
genu valgum
pes plantus (flat feet)
pigeon toes (toeing in)
subluxination: nurse maids elbow
what are some developmental considerations for adolescents
sports injuries
tech neck
scoliosis
kyphosis
what are some developmental considerations for pregnant women
postural changes
lordosis
forward cervical flexion
waddling gait
what should you assess for in pregnant women
lumbosacral hyperflexion
carpal tunnel syndrome
what are some developmental considerations for aging adults
spine compresses-vertebrae column shortens
decrease in height
shortening of trunk
dorsal kyphosis
feet widely spread
reduction in total muscle mass
decrease fat in periphery, more in abdomen/hips
what do you assess for aging adult
functional assessment of adl’s
fine and gross motor skills
cognitive ability
ask ab assistive devices
get up and go test
osteoporosis risk assessment
dexa scan
FRAX calculator
how much calcium should women under 50 receive daily
1000 mg
how much calcium should women over 50 receive daily
1200 mg