CHAPTER 21 THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
After a total hip replacement, the hip cannot be bent or flexed more than ____ degrees
90
Which of the filling is an example of a prosthesis?
An artificial arm to replace an arm that has been lost
Osteoporosis is caused by a lack of ______ in the diet
Calcium
The painful and permanent stiffening of a muscle is called
Dystrophy
Which of the follow statements is true of cast care?
Elevate an extremity that is in a cast
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness. With an autoimmune illness, the body's ___ system attacks normal tissue
Immune
Which of the following is a function of the bones?
Lending support to body structures
Normal age related changes for the musculoskeletal system include
Muscles weaken and lose tone
Which of the following statements is true of osteoarthritis
Pain and stiffness increase in cold or damp weather.
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation: phantom sensation is
Sensation where the limb existed
Which of the following types of muscle is a voluntary muscle
Skeletal muscle
Which of the following is a nursing assistant's responsibility regarding traction?
The nursing assistant should report to the nurse if the weights move
A full weight-bearing order for a resident with a total hip replacement means that
The resident can bear full weight on both legs
Weakening, wasting away, and decrease in size of a muscle is called:
atrophy
Before applying a prosthesis, the area must be
dry
Elastic bandages are commonly used to
keep dressings in place
A fracture in which the skin is open and the bone may come through the skin is a(n)
open fracture
Fluids are encouraged for residents who have had a total knee replacement to help prevent
urinary tract infections