Chapter 64: Nursing Management: Musculoskeletal Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with acute osteomyelitis of the left femur is hospitalized for regional antibiotic irrigation. Which intervention will be included in the initial plan of care? a. Immobilization of the left leg b. Positioning the left leg in flexion c. Assisted weight-bearing ambulation d. Quadriceps-setting exercise repetitions ANS: A Immobilization of the affected leg helps decrease pain and reduce the risk for pathologic
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Ultimate Medical Academy Michael M. Smith Changes in the human musculoskeletal system Instructor: Kimberly Whiting February 15‚ 2013 Michael M. Smith February 15‚ 2013 The musculoskeletal system is one of the most important systems in the human body. It provides a frame for the body not only in order to protect and support our vital internal organs‚ but also helps to provide movement for the body through our bones‚ joints‚ and muscles. This complex system goes
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The musculoskeletal system gives us our form and allows us to move. The skeleton holds everything in the body in place and protects it while the muscles let us move. As is suggested by its name‚ the musculoskeletal system is made up of both the muscular system and the skeletal system and is primarily responsible for the structure‚ support and movement of the body. Without this system‚ the body would not have any form and would not even be able to hold itself up‚ let alone move. The skeletal system
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Comparison between Tradition and Modern Treatments for Chronic Ankle Instability Introduction Ankle sprains are one of the most commonly encountered musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes and sedentary people. The majority of sprains are caused by an inversion mechanism of the plantarflexed foot. As a result‚ the lateral ankle ligaments are most frequently injured‚ with injury to the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) the most common. Injuries to the
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Ahmari z julkarnain Bsn 4a ASTHMA IN ACUTE EXSACERBATION Asthma is a common long-term condition that can cause a cough‚ wheezing‚ and breathlessness. The severity of the symptoms varies from person to person. Asthma can be controlled well in most people most of the time. What is asthma? Asthma is caused by inflammation of the airways. These are the small tubes‚ called bronchi‚ which carry air in and out of the lungs. If you have asthma‚ the bronchi will be
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Describe the probable reasons for Geronimo’s acute exacerbation of asthma. There are three identifiable probable reasons for Geronimo’s acute exacerbation of asthma‚ these include; Geronimo experiencing an upper respiratory infection‚ Geronimo going three days without medication‚ and the recent thunderstorm. Respiratory infections‚ rhinovirus‚ and influenza are the most commonly associated viruses associated with acute exacerbations of asthma in children. However‚ the explanation as to why these
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Acute leukemia is a form of blood cancer that is produced from the white blood cells in the bone marrow. Both chronic and acute leukemia forms make up 3% of all new cancer cases in the world. Acute leukemia in women has the same treatment and survival outcomes as it does for men. The chances of getting this disease are actually slightly higher for men than women. However‚ it causes many more challenges for women than men during therapy and more long-term health problems. The cells in acute leukemia
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Unit 2 Acute response to exercise is short term effects that exercise has on the body. Musculoskeletal response An acute response of the musculoskeletal system during exercise includes an increase in blood supply. The short term effects on your muscles increases the temperature therefore there is more activation energy so chemical reactions are used by the musculoskeletal system and the metabolic activity increases. As the oxygen demand increases‚ more oxygenated blood needs to be supplied
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Ergonomic Interventions for Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders: An Overview‚ Related Issues and Future Directions Robert Norman and Richard Wells Department of Kinesiology Faculty of Applied Health Sciences University of Waterloo Waterloo‚ ON N2L 3G1 May 1998 For the Institute for Work & Health To the Royal Commission on Workers Compensation in British Columbia Ergonomic Interventions for Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders: An Overview‚ Related Issues and Future Directions. Robert
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Acute Hepatitis B GNUR543 St. John Fisher College Mr. Wilson is a 47 year old man being evaluated for complaints of fatigue‚ anorexia and abdominal distention. On examination‚ it is noted that the skin is jaundiced and the liver enlarged. D.W. denies significant alcohol or drug use. He denies any known exposure to hepatitis and has never been vaccinated for hepatitis. He is taking no medication. Laboratory tests reveal the following and a diagnosis of acute hepatitis B is made: 1. Review
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