Cna Chapter 21: The Musculoskeletal System
After a total hip replacement, the hip cannot be bent or flexed more than _____ degrees.
90
Weakening, wasting away, and decrease in size of a muscle is called
atrophy
Osteoporosis is caused by a lack of ________ in the diet.
calcium
Normal age related changes of the musculoskeletal system include
muscle weaken and lose tone, bones lose calcium causing them to become porous and brittle, loss of muscle mass in the body causes weight loss
When providing cast care, it is important to remember to
prop up with pillows, do not get it wet, follow orders exactly on moving and repositioning
List some functions of the bones.
protect organs, lending support to body, structures
Which types of muscles are voluntary muscles?
skeletal muscles
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is
the person may have the feeling that the body part is still there
A FWB (Full Weight Bearing) order for a resident with a total hip replacement means that
they can bear full weight again on both legs
Why are fluids encouraged for a resident who has had a total knee replacement
to prevent complications of immobility, such as UTI and constipation, pressure injuries, pneamunia