(3) All Musculoskeletal Flashcards
What is joint replacement
Surgical procedure in which a mechanical device, designed to act as a joint, is used to replace a diseased joint
What is carpal tunnel syndrome
Condition caused by compression of the median nerve
What is bursitis
Inflammation of bursa, resulting from repeated or excessive trauma, friction, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, or infection
What is Paget’s disease
Chronic skeletal bone disorder in which there is excessive bone resorption
What is osteomyelitis
Severe infection of bone, bone marrow, and surrounding tissue
What is osteoporosis
Fragile down disease. Low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility
What is a contusion
A bruise; A region of injured tissue or scan in which blood capillaries have been ruptured
What is arthritis
Inflammation of the joint
What is reactive arthritis
Symptom complex that includes urethritis, conjunctivitis, and mucocutaneous lesions
What is septic lupus erythematous
Multi system inflammatory autoimmune disease
What is Sjogren’s syndrome
Autoimmune disease that targets the moisture producing exocrine gland
What is fibromyalgia
Chronic disorder characterized by widespread, nonarticular musculoskeletal pain and fatigue with multiple tender points
What is gout
Reoccurring acute arthritis characterized by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints
What is a strain
Excessive stretching of the muscle, it’s fascial sheath, or a tendon
What is a fracture
Disruption or break in continuity of structure of bone
What is another name for reactive arthritis
Reiter’s syndrome
What is a dislocation
Separation of two bones from normal position within a joint
What is rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammation of connective tissue in the diarthrodial (synovial) joints
What is osteomalacia
Caused by vitamin D deficiency resulting in decalcification and softening of bone
What is a sprain
Injury to ligamentous structures surrounding a joint, usually caused by a wrenching or twisting motion
What is another name for osteomalacia
Rickets
What is osteochondroma
Overgrowth of cartilage and bone near the end of the bone at the growth plate
What is Dupuytren’s Disease
Fixed flexion contracture of hand, where fingers band tour the palm and cannot be fully extended. Inherited connective tissue disorder involving palmar fascia
What is ankylosing spondylitis
Chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the axial skeleton
What is osteosarcoma
Primary malignant bone tumor that is extremely aggressive in rapidly metastasizing to distant sites
What is septic arthritis
Infectious or bacterial arthritis caused by microorganisms invading the joint cavity
What is osteoarthritis
Slowly progressive non-inflammatory disorder of the diarthrodial (synovial) joints
What is muscular dystrophy
Progressive symmetric wasting of skeletal muscles without evidence of neurological involvement
What is a psoriatic arthritis
Progressive inflammatory disease that affects people with psoriasis
What is tendinitis
Inflammation of tendon as a result of overuse or incorrect use
What is traction
Application of the pulling forces
💊Prednisones, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, and flunisolide are what type of drugs
Corticosteroids
💉Anti-DNA antibody detect antibodies that react with DNA and is most specific for what disease
Lupus
What type of cartilage tissue is the most common
Hyaline
The skeletal muscle is enclosed by a continuous layer of what tissue that helps muscles to slide over nearby structures
Deep fascia
During musculoskeletal assessment, question patients about possible secondary bacterial infections such as
Ears, Tonsils, Teeth, Sinuses, Lungs, and GI Tract
Why does a decrease in height occur with aging
Vertebrae becomes more compressed with thinning of intervertebral discs
Sacrum, Mandible, and Ear Ossicles are examples of what type of bone
Irregular
Range of motion is most accurately assessed with
Goniometer
What type of muscle is found in the walls of hallow structures such as airways, arteries, GI tract, urinary bladder, and uterus
Smooth
💺What do you want to ask patients before an MRI
Pacemakers, metallic implants, etc.
No metals!!
A place where the ends of two bones are in proximity and move in relation to each other.
Joint
Which joints are capable of flexion and extension
Knee and elbow
💺What diagnostic study allows visualization of intervertebrae disc abnormalities
Diskogram
Ribs, Skull, Scapula, and Sternum are what types of bones
Flat
Almost 30% of muscle mass is lost by what age
70
Each long bone consists of
Epiphysis, Diaphysis, Metaphysis
If fascia is not connected well in surgery it can lead to
Hernia
💊What type of drugs are Allopurinol and Probenecid
Anti-Gout
What is it called when the patient has footdrop in the foot slips down on the floor as the patient walks
Steppage gait
What is the area between the epiphysis and Metaphysis that actively produces bone to allow longitudinal growth in children
Epiphyseal Plate or Growth Zone
How do you determine a patients functional range of motion
Ask if activities such as eating or bathing need to be performed with assistance or cannot be done at all.
Carpals and Tarsals are examples of what type of bone
Short
💺How is an arthroscopy performed
Under Anastasia
Needle inserted and distended with air or fluid
Joint cavity examined
💊Side effects of NSAID’s
Stomach & Intestine problems
Bleeding / Ulcers
Risk for MI
Bone loss begins around what age
40
💊Side effect of Allopurinol
May cause stomach upset or drowsiness
💊What medication can cause rash, stomach upset, or toxicity to liver or bone
Methotrexate
What is the Epiphysis
Widened area found at each end of a long bone
💉What antigen is present with RA and ankylosing spondylitis
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)
💺What diagnostic study gives visualization of anterior portion of joint capsule
Arthroscopy
What type of bone cells responsible for the reabsorption of bone
Osteoclast
💺What diagnostic study shows how bone is affected by nerve root damage
Myelogram
💉What serologic tests would be done to evaluate rheumatoid arthritis
RF
ANA
ESR
💺What do you want to ask the patient before a diskogram
Ask the patient if they’re allergic to shellfish or contrast medium
During palpation of physical examination, what can you do to prevent muscle spasms
Warm your hands
💺What test provides fast, precise measurement of the bone mass of the spine, forearm, and total body to evaluate osteoporosis
DXA
What are the three types of cartilage
Hyaline
Elastic
Fibrous
What type of muscle is voluntary and accounts for about half of a human beings bodyweight
Skeletal
Cardiac and smooth muscle or involuntary
💉What serologic study is increased with muscle trauma
potassium
What attaches muscles to bones
Tendons
Why do you want to ask the patient about secondary bacterial infections during a musculoskeletal assessment
Infections can enter the bone and result in osteomyelitis or joint destruction.
💉Positive ANA may indicate
Lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
💉Depletion of CH50 may be found in
Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
💉Normal levels for aldolase
1.5-8.1
What part of the long bone is the main shaft of the bone and provides structural support
Diaphysis
What part of the long bone allows for greater weight distribution and provides stability for the joint
Epiphysis
What connects bones to bones
Ligaments
💉What serologic study is greater in MD, Polymyositis, and traumatic injury
Creatine Kinase (CK)
💺What is the patient instructed to do before a bone scan
Empty the bladder
What is typically located at bony prominences or joints to relieve pressure and decrease friction between moving parts
bursea
💺What is the most common diagnostic test used to assess musculoskeletal disorders
Standard x-ray
What occurs as thick and thin filaments slide past each other, causing the sarcomeres to shorten
Muscle Contractions
Small sacs of connective tissue lined with synovial membrane and containing viscous synovial fluid
bursea
What is scoliosis
Lateral curvature of the spine
💉With what disease do you monitor aldolase
MD
💉What serologic study will diagnose inflammatory disease, infections, and active malignancy
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
💊Side effects of corticosteroids
Infection and weakening of bones
If the patient has a disturbed gate, what action should the nurse take to further assess this problem
Measure the length of both legs
💉What serologic test can diagnose inflammatory disease, infections, and active malignancy >18-20 hours after tissue damage
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
What type of bone cell is responsible for the formation of bone
Osteoblast
Which joints are capable of abduction and abduction
Hip, wrist, thumb, shoulder
What connective tissues have a relatively poor blood supply, usually making tissue repair a slow process after injury
Ligaments and tendons
💉What is the normal level of potassium
3.5-5
💉What is the normal levels for Creatine Kinase
Male: 20-200
Woman: 20-180
💺What diagnostic study determines the density of bone, evaluate structure or function, and bone changes
X-ray
What part of the long bone is the flared area between the epiphysis and diaphysis
Metaphysis
Femur, Humerus, and Tibia are examples of what type of bone
Long
What are the 4 types of bone in the human body
Long
Short
Flat
Irregular
💊How long can it take for DMARD’s to be effective
3 to 6 weeks
Preoperative teaching for amputation
Reason for amputation
Prosthesis
Mobility training
Phantom pain
When using crutches, how far do you instruct the client to move the crutch/crutches forward
12 inches
Grade 2 open/compound fracture
Total breakthrough skin with soft tissue and muscle damage
With what traction is part of the body off the bed
Balanced Suspension Traction
Most strains occur in large muscle groups such as
Lower back, calf, hamstrings
What is an oblique fracture
Line fracture is angled
What are the goals of amputation
Adequate relief from the underlying health problem
Satisfactory pain control
Reach maximum rehabilitation potential for with use of a prosthetic
Cope with body image changes
Make satisfying lifestyle adjustments
Weight for skeletal traction ranges from
5 to 45 pounds
Contractures, disability, and loss of function can occur with what complication
Compartment syndrome
Complications of traction
Atelectasis and pneumonia
Constipation and anorexia
Urinary stasis an infection
Venus thromboembolism
What is internal fixation
Metal pins and rods are surgically inserted to realign and maintain bony fragments
In what traction are weights attached directly to the bone
Skeletal traction
What to assess for with fat embolism
Respiratory distress
Restlessness
Irritability
Fever
Petechiae
What is often considered an orthopedic emergency
Dislocation
What do you do if you’re falling while ambulating with crutches
Throw crutches out and to the side and use arms to break the fall
When using a walker, how far do you instruct the client to move the Walker forward
6–8 inches
The nurse suspects a fat embolism rather than a pulmonary embolism from a vascular thrombosis when the patient with a fracture develops
Petechiae around the neck and upper chest
What is a displaced fracture
Absent of any alignment
What type of traction is generally used for short-term treatment until skeletal traction or surgery is possible
Skin Traction
What is a transverse fracture
Fracture runs across the bone
What gait is used when client can bear little or no weight on one leg or one client has only one leg
Three point gait
The majority of fractures are from Trumatic injuries such as
Direct blow
Crushing force
Sudden twisting motion
What condition is associated with continuous wrist movement
Carpal tunnel syndrome
What are the major disadvantages of skeletal traction
Infection in the area of the bone where the skeletal pin is inserted and the consequences of prolonged immobility
What is an avulsed fraction
Torn away by a ligament or tendon
Patient who has a dislocated joint is a greater risk for repeated dislocation related to
Loose ligaments
😷 Nursing Management / Treatment for soft tissue injuries
“RICE”
Rest – immobilize patient
Ice – first 24 hours. 24–48 hours use warm compress
Compress
Elevate
Dislocation can be accomplished by a closed reduction, but often requires
Surgery
Steps to take when going from standing to sitting position using crutches
Walk up to chair ➡️ when one step away from chair, turn until you’re back faces the chair using the unaffected leg and crutches ➡️ move backwards until chair touches back of unaffected leg ➡️ remove scratches from under arms, hold both in one hand (side of affected leg) and reach for the chair with the other hand ➡️ stretch the affected leg out in front ➡️ sit down slowly
What type of traction?
The application of traction to the joints of the spine or extremities to know appropriate positions and intensities for the force.
Applied through hands of clinician (Hands on)
Manual traction
What is a closed/simple fracture
Fractured bone doesn’t break through the skin
Fractures of bone, especially if long bones are involved, predisposes clients to
Anemia
What to do if fat embolism is suspected
Notify provider stat
Draw blood gases
Administer O2
Assist with endotracheal intubation/treatment of respiratory failure
How long is skin traction used
48-72 hours
What gait is used for clients who have paralysis of hips or legs or who wears bilateral braces on legs
“Swing To” gait
How often are the lungs auscultated when using traction
Q4-8 hours
With what traction do you make use of Thomas Splint with Pearson Attachment
Balanced Suspension Traction
A patient with a fractured right hip has an anterior Open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture. What should the nurse plan to do postoperatively
Get the patient up to the chair on the first postoperative day
What is the traction weight for skin traction
5 to 10 pounds
😰Clinical manifestations of dislocation
Obvious deformity
Pain
Tenderness
Loss of function
Swelling
In compartment syndrome what should not be used because it may result in vasoconstriction and exacerbate
Ice or cold compresses should not be applied
Positions to relieve edema and spasms at residual limb (stump) site after amputation
Elevate stump for first 24 hours on one pillow
Do not elevate stump after 48 hours postoperatively
Keep stump in extended position and turn client to prone position 3x/day
What areas are most commonly dislocated
Thumb, elbow, shoulder, hip, patella
What are the two basic types of compartment syndrome
Decreased compartment size (From restrictive dressings, splints, casts, excessive traction, premature closure of fascia)
Increased compartment content (due to bleeding, inflammation, edema, or IV infiltration)
After amputation why do you want to turn the client to the prone position 3x/day
To prevent hip flexion contraction
Care of pin site for skeletal traction
Clean with antiseptic
Apply antibiotic
No Betadine (rust pins)
No peroxide (aerobic infection)
What do you never want to do when going in or coming out of sitting position
Never pivot
How long does it take for a plaster cast to dry
24–36 hours
What traction incorporates the use of a knee sling
Russel’s Traction
In joint replacement, what are the most commonly replaced joints
Hip
Knee
Shoulder
Finger
After the onset of compartment syndrome, ischemia can occur within how many hours
4 to 8 hours
What is a potential problem following a fasciotomy
Infection resulting from delayed wound closure
What do you want to monitor after joint replacement surgery
Incision site
Functioning of extremity
I&O- encourage fluid intake
What type of traction?
Traction pull on a bone structure mediated through a pen or wire inserted into the bone to reduce a fracture of long bones
Skeletal traction
😷 Nursing management of amputations postoperatively
Pain control
Prosthetics
Rehabilitation
Bandage
What is the cause of amputation in approximately 80% of cases
Peripheral vascular disease
What is the simplest form of traction
Bucks extension traction
Too much weight used for skeletal traction can result in
Delayed union or nonunion
😰 Clinical manifestations of compartment syndrome
“6 P’s”
Pain- distal to injury that is not relieved by opioid analgesics
Pressure
Paresthesia- numbness or tingling
Pallor- coolness and loss of normal color
Paralysis- loss the function
Pulselessness- diminished or absent peripheral pulses
What is a comminuted fracture
Broken in more than two places
What is a Longitudinal fracture
Fracture runs length of bone
What is an impacted fracture
Fragments driven into each other
🍓Diet for constipation due to complications of traction
High fiber and increased fluids (>2500 mL/day)
For healing without delays, interruptions or problems, when must traction weight hang freely
At all times!!
What type of traction?
A system of splints, ropes, slings, pulleys, and weights for suspending the lower extremities of the body, used as an aid to realignment and healing for fractures or from surgical intervention
Balance suspension traction
After amputation, instruct the client to clean prosthesis socket daily with
Milk soap and rinse thoroughly
Steps to take when going from sitting to standing position using crutches
Hold handgrips of both crutches in one hand (side of affected leg) ➡️ place other hand on the side of the chair ➡️ stretch the affected leg out straight ➡️ push on the crutches, chair and unaffected leg and stand up
What gait looks like a marching soldier
Two point gait
What type of traction?
Traction on an extremity by means of adhesive tape or other types of strapping applied to the limb
Skin traction
What is the purpose of traction
Reduce, align and immobilize fractures
Minimize muscle spasms
Reduce deformity
Increase space between opposing services
Complications of dislocations
Open joint injuries
Intra-articular fracture’s
Avascular necrosis (bone death)
Damage to adjacent tissue
To ensure adequate soft tissue decompression, how long is the fasciotomy site left open
Several days
💉After joint replacement surgery how often do you want to check the hematocrit to monitor RBC production
Every 3-4 days
In compartment syndrome how should the extremity be elevated
Did extremity should not be elevated above the heart level. Elevation my lower venous pressure and slow arterial perfusion
With traction, what must not touch the pulley or foot of the bed
Knots in the ropes or foot plates
With what traction is the hip flexed to 20° from the mattress
Russel’s traction
What type of traction is Buck’s, Russel’s and Bryant’s Tractions
Skin traction
In compartment syndrome what do you want to assess due to the possibility of muscle damage
Urine output and kidney function
When using a walker the elbows should bend at what angle
30°
What fractures most often cause fat embolism
Those of the long bones, ribs, tibia, and pelvis
Principles of effective skeletal traction
Continuous (never interrupted)
Weights are not removed
Good body alignment
Ropes must be unobstructed
What is one of the more common types of skeletal traction
Balanced suspension traction
What is the most rapid gait of all “point” gaits
Two point gait
When is Bryant’s traction indicated
Children with congenital hip dislocation
What gait do you move both crutches and the affected leg forward first
Three point gait
During assessment of an open fracture what specifically should the nurse question the patient about
Status of tetanus immunization
When using crutches the patients elbows are flexed at what degree
15–30°
How do you treat phantom pain
Phantom pain is real! Treated as such
When traction is used to treat fractures, the forces are usually exerted on the
Distal fragment
What gait is used when the client can move and bear weight on each leg
Four point gait
When is Bucks extension traction indicated
Femur / hip involvement
For the first 24 hours after amputation, why do you want to elevate stump on only one pillow
It can cause contracture if too high
Grade 3 Open/compound fracture
Same as 2 but more excessive with nerve tissue and blood vessel damage
With balanced suspension traction at what degree are the hips fixed
30°
What is an Open/compound fracture
Fractured bone breaks through the skin
🍓Nutrition management for fracture
Protein (1 g/kg body weight)
Vitamin B (dairy, salmon, vegetables, nuts, avocado, watermelon), C (peppers, green leafy vegetables, Keewee, oranges, strawberries), D (tuna, salmon, dairy, beef liver, cheese, egg yolks)
Calcium (dairy, sardines, dark leafy vegetables, fortified cereals and juices)
Phosphorus (milk, meat, soy)
Magnesium (dark green leafy vegetables)
When is russel’s traction indicated
Femur / hip joint fracture
Transport safe wheelchairs have undergone several crash tests and are able to withstand a collision at what speed
30 mph
What is external fixation
Metal pins and rods are inserted into the bone and attached to external rods to stabilize the fracture while it heals
What is a spiral fracture
Fracture is a result of twisting or rotation of bone
When using crutches, The crutch pads should be how many inches below the armpits with the shoulders relaxed
1.5–2 inches
When assessing urine output and kidney function with suspected compartment syndrome, what is a common sign of acute kidney injury
Dark reddish brown urine
With a strain full function returns within how many weeks
3–6 weeks
Bryant’s traction is for children below 2–3 years and weighs less than
30 to 40 pounds
Some fractures are secondary to process of diseases such as
Cancer or osteoporosis
With a fat embolism clients often report a feeling of
Impending doom or disaster