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Baker-MS Musculoskel
Baker's- review for MS final 2010-11 musc-skel
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| early sign of rheumatoid arthritis | early morning stiffness |
| a primary nursing diagnosis of most rheumatoid arthritis patients | activity intolerance |
| onset of rheumatoid arthritis | age 20-55 |
| goal of plan of care for rheumatoid arthritis | preserve joint function |
| risks of heat and cold use for rheumatoid arthritis | don't lay on a heating pad, dont use heating pad with heat producing ointments, use cold for 20 minutes at a time, heat can be used longer |
| avoid this when resting when you have rheumatoid arthritis | flexion of extremities |
| do this before doing exercises when you have rheumatoid arthritis | warmth, such as a warm showere, warm moist heat |
| this is why hips and fractures in general are repaired as early as possible | for early mobilization to prevent complications |
| this would signify nerve damage after a fracture repair | inability to move an extremity |
| post-op interventions for the hip fracture repair | do not cross legs (adduct), use a high backed chair with arm rests |
| safety teaching after a hip repair | no scatter rugs, no small toys, no small pets |
| keep a vigilent look out for signs of this post fracture repair to prevent osteomyelitis | signs of infection |
| robaxin is used for this | muscle relaxant |
| soma, a muscle relaxant, has this problem | it can be habit forming |
| when an extremity is fractured, check this to assure adequate circulation | distal pulse |
| cast teaching | do not stick anything in it, do not get it wet, do not dismantle it in any way |
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