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Med Surg 1
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
09/22/2012

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Term
Purpose of mesculoskeletal system
Definition
Shape
Support
Movement
Term
Osteoblast
Osteoclast
Osteocyte
Definition
Osteoblast - bone - forming cell
Osteoclast - (breaks it down) resorbs bone during growth/repair remodeling
Osteocyte - MAture bone cell which maintains minerals/organic matrix
Term
Cortical Bone
Definition
Compact and Dense bone (contains haversion system
Term
Cancellous Bone
Definition
Spongy bone - No haversion system
Term
Irregular Bone:
Definition
Mandible
Term
Sesamoid Bone
Definition
Patella
Term
6 Functions of Bone - GO!
Definition
Protect
Stabilize
Provide surface for mscular/ligmanet/tendon attachment
Assist voluntary Movement
Produce RBCs (hematopoiesis
Stores mineral salts (calcium phosphoros Vit D magnesium)
Term
MRI facts
Definition
Patient must lie still
No radiation
Very loud, so let them know
Term
CT/CAT Scan
Definition
Non invasive - may use contrast media
Does use radiation levels to get a cross section image
Term
Assessing Condition of skin (4 ts?)
Definition
Temperature
Turgor
Texture
inTegrity
Term
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Definition
Kyphosis is the humpback
Lordosis looks like yoshi
Scoliosis is the S shape. Can damage vital organs without treatment
Term
ESR
RF
CRP
All done together why?
Definition
To see if there is inflammation in the joints related to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Term
During bedrest what happens to your calcium/phosphorus levels - and what should you teach the patient.
Definition
Serum calcium/phosphorus increases!
AVoid foods high in calcium to avoid hypercalcemia - leafy greens, fruits and seeds
Term
When should you schedule x-rays
Definition
AFter rest periods
Term
If a patient is getting a radioisotope, should be assessed for what?
Definition
Allergies to shellfish/iodine
(radiographs,athrography,myeloggraphy, mri, diskography)
Term
What should you teach patients about daignostic tests?
Definition
The are painless except for IV administration of isotope.
MUST DRINK WATER PO AFTER TEST TO FLUSH
Term
Myelograms teaching
Definition
MUST HOLD ANTI-EMETICS 24 HRS B4 MYELOGRAM
Term
Arthrocentesis
Definition
Draining of a joint
Term
Arthroscopy
Definition
Inspect inside a joint
Term
Arthroscopy
Definition
Inspect inside a joint
Term
Arthroscopy
Definition
Inspect inside a joint
Term
Stable vs Unstable fracture
Definition
STables requires brace/sling
Unstable requires surgcal intervention
Term
Complete vs Incomplete
Definition
Complete - full seperation of bone
Incomplete - partly seperated
Term
Undisplaced vs Displaced
Definition
Undisplaced the bone hasn't moved out of its normal position
Displaced - The moved
Term
Fracture Healing Process
Definition
Fracture hematoma
Tissue Granulation
Callus Formation
Ossification
Consolidation
Remodeling
Term
Best tool for assessment when checking for fracture
Definition
Color Movement Temperature Sensation
Term
What is a "classic symptom" of fat embolism
Definition
Petechiae on conjunctiva, axilla, chest and neck
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