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Muscular/skeletal/neurological

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Describe the shape and surface of the spine   Has 4 curves (Double S shape); cervical and lumbar curves are concave (inward); thoracic and sacrococcygeal curves are convex (outward);  
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What are some health history questions used to collect subjective data for muscular-skeletal info   Joints- pain, swelling, stiffness?; Muscle- pain, cramps, weakness? Bones- pain, deformities, fractures, sprains, dislocations; functional assessment- any care deficiency in normal daily routine; pt. centered care- occupational hazards, lifestyle choices  
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What are some health history questions for collecting neurological subj, data   Headaches- usual/frequent? Injury? Dizziness? Seizures? Weakness/ incoordination? numbness or tingling? difficulty swallowing? Difficulty speaking? any past history?  
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What are some health history questions for collecting mental subjective data   LOC?  
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Document characteristics noted in inspection, palpation of muscles, and bones and joints   joints and muscles symmetric; no swelling masses, masses, deformity; normal spina curvature; no tenderness to palpation of joints; no heat, swelling, or masses; full ROM; movements smooth; no crepitus;able to maintain flexion against resistance  
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When assessing muscle strength, how would you rate results?   On a scale of 0-5; 5/5- (normal); 4/5- (slightly weak), 3/5- against gravity not resistance (average weakness); 2/5- passive ROM (poor M); 1/5- slight flicker (Severe weakness); 0/5- paralysis  
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Describe various functions of central nervous system   Consists of brain and spinal cord; Acts as body's command center; interprets sensory input;  
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Describe the functions of the peripheral nervous system   carries info to and from CNS; two kinds of cells: motor and sensory  
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Identify the assessment techniques used for the brief neuro-check   Use in emergencies or when frequent assessments are needed to detect rapid neuro change; LCO, Pupillary, movement & strength of extremities; sensation in extremities, vital signs  
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What tests would you perform when assessing for sensation, balance, and coordination?   Rhombergs test- balance; Superficial pain/ superficial touch- sensation; motor& cerebellar- rapid finger to nose test- coordination  
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What are principles of health promotion related to muscular- skeletal system   Adequate intake of calcium, exercise, practicing good posture, etc  
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