Unit 1 Module 1 (Exam 1) Flashcards
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Slide 7
What was the population of the United States in 2022?
A. 330 million
B. 331.1 million
C. 350 million
D. 310.2 million
B. 331.1 million
Slide 8
By 2030, what percentage of the U.S. population is projected to be over 65 years old?
A. 17%
B. 18%
C. 20%
D. 25%
C. 20% (one out of five people)
In 2022 only 17.5% were over the age of 65
Slie 8
Which factor contributes to IV access difficulties in elderly orthopedic patients? Select 2
A. Overhydration
B. Frail skin
C. Improved vein elasticity
D. Enhanced skin integrity
E. Movable veins
B. Frail skin
E. Movable veins
Slide 9
Why are thrombus risks increased in elderly patients undergoing orthopedic procedures?
A. Frequent physical activity
B. Decreased cortisol
C. Hyperhydration
D. Sedentary lifestyle
D. Sedentary lifestyle
Slide 9
Common comorbidities in elderly orthopedic patients include ______ and ______.
A. Coronary artery disease, anemia
B. Diabetes, enhanced immunity
C. Arthritis, overhydration
D. Hypertension, improved bone density
A. Coronary artery disease, anemia
Slide 9
Preoperative assessments for elderly patients should include questions about ______ therapy.
A. Antibiotic
B. Anticoagulant
C. Vitamin
D. Pain management
B. Anticoagulant
Slide 9
Intraoperative positioning challenges in elderly patients are often due to ______ and ______.
A. Blood pressure, oxygenation issues
B. Enhanced mobility, vascular health
C. Muscle flexibility, hydration levels
D. Joint stiffness, bone fragility
D. Joint stiffness, bone fragility
slide 9
Which hormone increases in osteoporosis, contributing to bone density loss?
A. Growth hormone
B. Parathyroid hormone
C. Insulin-like growth factor
D. Estrogen
B. Parathyroid hormone
Slide 11
What are common causes of osteoporosis and fractures? (Select 2)
A. Decreased parathyroid hormone
B. Decreased growth hormone
C. Postmenopausal
D. Increased vitamin D levels
B. Decreased growth hormone
C. Postmenopausal
Slide 11
What factors contribute to decreased bone density in osteoporosis?
(Select 2)
A. Diminished insulin-like growth factors
B. Decreased parathyroid hormone levels
C. Decreased vitamin D levels
D. Premenopausal
A. Diminished insulin-like growth factors
C. Decreased vitamin D levels
Slide 11
Which bones are commonly fractured in patients with osteoporosis? (Select 3)
A. Proximal femur
B. Humerus
C. Skull
D. Wrist
E. Cervical Spine
A. Proximal femur
B. Humerus
D. Wrist
Slide 12
The thoracic and lumbar spine are prone to ______ fractures in patients with osteoporosis.
A. Stress
B. Compression
C. Spiral
D. Greenstick
B. Compression
Vertebral compression fractures in the spine are treated with a minimally invasive procedure called kyphoplasty
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone. They’re caused by repetitive force, often from overuse — such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances, usually happen in the lower legs or feet.
Slide 12
Which medication is NOT used to manage osteoporosis?
A. Fosamax
B. Actonel
C. Osteona
D. Reclast
E. Boniva
C. Osteona - completely made up name by me :)
Slide 12
Osteoarthritis is characterized by a loss of ______ cartilage, leading to inflammation.
A. Articular
B. Elastic
C. Compact
D. Spongy
A. Articular
“Bone on bone”
Slide 13
______% of patients over 65 with osteoarthritis experience physical limitations due to pain.
A. 5
B. 8
C. 12
D. 15
B. 8
Slide 13
What are common symptoms of osteoarthritis? (Select 3)
A. Pain
B. Crepitus
C. Increased joint strength
D. Decreased mobility
E. Improved circulation
A. Pain
B. Crepitus
D. Decreased mobility
Slide 14
What is crepitus in the context of osteoarthritis?
A. Tendons breaking
B. A type of bone fracture
C. Joint laxity
D. A scraping or popping sound
D. A scraping or popping sound
Either it’s between bone and cartilage or bone and bone
Slide 14
Which medications are used to manage osteoarthritis symptoms? (Select 3)
A. Fosamax
B. Celebrex
C. Opioids
D. NSAIDs
E. Antibiotics
B. Celebrex
C. Opioids
D. NSAIDs
Slide 14
Heberden nodes in osteoarthritis are characterized by swelling of the:
A. Proximal interphalangeal joints
B. Distal interphalangeal joints
C. Wrist joints
D. Metacarpophalangeal joints
B. Distal interphalangeal joints
Slide 15
Bouchard nodes are associated with swelling and spurring of the ______ interphalangeal joints.
A. Distal
B. Wrist
C. Metacarpophalangeal
D. Proximal
D. Proximal
Slide 15
Non-pharmacologic treatments for osteoarthritis include ______ and ______ therapy to improve mobility and reduce joint pain.
A. Massage, opioid
B. Hydrotherapy, steroid
C. Surgical, NSAIDs
D. Acupuncture, occupational
D. Acupuncture, occupational
Slide 16
______ therapy and ______ are non-pharmacologic strategies used to manage osteoarthritis symptoms.
A. Occupational , TENS
B. Physical, corticosteroids
C. Massage, NSAIDs
D. TENS, opioids
A. Occupational, TENS
Slide 16
TENS stands for ______ Electro Nerve Stimulation.
A. Transcutaneous
B. Transient
C. Temporary
D. Transitional
A. Transcutaneous
Slide 16