(3) Exam 1- Chapter 62 ✔️ Flashcards
What type of muscle is voluntary and accounts for about half of a human beings bodyweight
Skeletal
Cardiac and smooth muscle or involuntary
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
What attaches muscles to bones
Tendons
What connects bones to bones
Ligaments
What connective tissues have a relatively poor blood supply, usually making tissue repair a slow process after injury
Ligaments and tendons
If fascia is not connected well in surgery it can lead to
Hernia
Bone loss begins around what age
40
Range of motion is most accurately assessed with
Goniometer
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 diagnostic study determines the density of bone, evaluate structure or function, and bone changes
X-ray
💺What diagnostic study allows visualization of intervertebrae disc abnormalities
Diskogram
💺What do you want to ask the patient before a diskogram
Ask the patient if they’re allergic to shellfish or contrast medium
💺What diagnostic study shows how bone is affected by nerve root damage
Myelogram
💺What do you want to ask patients before an MRI
Pacemakers, metallic implants, etc.
No metals!!
💺What diagnostic study gives visualization of anterior portion of joint capsule
Arthroscopy
💺How is an arthroscopy performed
Under Anastasia
Needle inserted and distended with air or fluid
Joint cavity examined
💺What is the patient instructed to do before a bone scan
Empty the bladder
💉Anti-DNA antibody detect antibodies that react with DNA and is most specific for what disease
Lupus
💉Positive ANA may indicate
Lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
💉Depletion of CH50 may be found in
Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
💉What serologic study will diagnose inflammatory disease, infections, and active malignancy
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
💊Prednisones, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, and flunisolide are what type of drugs
Corticosteroids
💊Side effects of corticosteroids
Infection and weakening of bones
💊How long can it take for DMARD’s to be effective
3 to 6 weeks
What type of bone cell is responsible for the formation of bone
Osteoblast
What type of bone cells responsible for the reabsorption of bone
Osteoclast