Musculoskeletal Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Lordosis
A
arch in lower back due to shifting weight when pregnant
2
Q
aging adult changes
A
loss of subcutaneous fat
loss of muscular tone
3
Q
kyphosis
A
hunched over; knees flex and head moves forward
4
Q
crepitation
A
audible and palpable crunching that accompanies movement
5
Q
functional ADL
A
bathing grooming dressing toileting mobility eating communication
6
Q
ways to assess for fluid
A
bulge sign- small amt of fluid
ballottement- large amt of fluid
7
Q
rheumatoid arthritis
A
autoimmune disease; bilateral; inflammation and swelling of joints and limits motion
8
Q
straight leg test “Lasegue’s test”
A
raise leg until pain in back; lower slightly and flex foot if it causes sciatic pain then herniated disc is present
