Mobility - Anatomy heavy
What diagnostic test is done for the diagnosis of bone tumor?
A computed tomography scan (CT)
Which foot disorder is caused by continual pressure over bony prominences?
A corn is a foot disorder caused by continual pressure over bony prominences.
What diagnostic test is done for the diagnosis of atrophy?
A muscle biopsy
What do hinge joints do?
Hinge joints allow for flexion and extension
What age group does endochroma occur?
10-20 years old
What age group is common for osteosarcoma and osteochondroma to occur ?
10-25 years old
What is a plantar wart caused by?
A virus
What is the priority intervention for the infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip?
Abduction - it enables the head of the femur to fit into the acetabulum, thereby correcting the dysplasia.
What do ball and socket joints do?
Ball and socket joints permit movement in the shoulders and hips.
Which condition can be identified in a client using Phalen's test?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Which type of bone tumor occurs most tumor occurs most commonly in elderly clients?
Chondrosarcoma occurs most commonly in cartilage in the arm, leg, and pelvic bones of older adults in the age group pf 50-70 years old.
Which synovial joint movement is described as turning the sole away from the midline of the body
Eversion is a synovial joint movement that describes turning the sole outward away from the midline of the body.
An infant is fount to have developmental dysplasia of the hip 6 weeks after birth. The parents ask the nurse why their infant must be restrained in a harness at such an early age. How would the nurse respond?
Infants hip joints are cartilaginous, allowing molding of the acetabulum. The cartilaginous nature of infants' hip joints is the basis for the use of abduction devices (Pavlik harness) when the infant is very young. The main reason for the use of a harness so early is the easy moldability of the bones at this age.
What do pivot joints do?
Permit rotation in the radioulnar area
Several minutes after the start of a red blood cell infusion, the client reports itching. The nurse observes hives on the client's chest. Which action should the nurse take?
Stop the transfusion; the client is experiencing an allergic reaction to the transfusion. The transfusion should be stopped and the PCP should be notified.
Which joint helps in the gliding movement of the wrist?
The biaxial joint helps the gliding movement of the wrist.
What diagnostic test is done to detect rotator cuff injuries?
The drop arm test
What is pronation?
Turning the palm downward
What is supination?
Turning the palm upward
What is hammertoe caused by?
flexion and deformity in the joints
What is adduction?
movement toward the midline
What is hallux rigidus caused by?
osteoarthritis