Physical Assessment: Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
1
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Musculoskeletal System
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- bones
- muscles
- joints
- provides shape and support to the body
- allows movement
- protects internal organs
- produces red blood cells in bone marrow
- stores calcium + phosphorus
2
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Bone
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complex living tissue that responds to nutrition, stress, and illness
3
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Assessment of the musculoskeletal system includes
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- evaluation of clients posture
- gait
- bone structure
- muscle function
- joint mobility
4
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Basic Assessments: Body
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- shape/symmetry
- posture
- gait
- spinal curvature
5
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Basic Assessment: Balance
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Rombergs Test
6
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Basic Assessment: Coordination
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- finger-thumb opposition
- fluid movement
7
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Basic Assessments: Joint Mobility
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- color change
- deformity
- crepitus
8
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Basic Assessments: Muscle Strength
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- Range of Motion (ROM)
- Resistance
9
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Active ROM
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requires the client to move the joint through its full range of motion (ROM)
10
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Passive ROM
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when the client is unable to exercise each joint independently
-you support the body and move each joint through its ROM
11
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Skeletal Function
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the ability of bones to support the body and facilitates movement
12
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Indicators of Skeletal Function
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- bone integrity= no fractures
- bone density= no osteoporosis
- joint movement= no arthritis
- joint stability
- weight bearing
- skeletal alignment
13
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Crepitus
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a grating sound heard of felt on movement
14
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Supinate
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palms up
15
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Pronate
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palms down
