Exam 9: Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders

Closed reduction of a fracture involves metal plates, screws, or rods.

The most common bacterial cause of osteomyelitis is:

A chronic, systemic, inflammatory disease affecting the synovial membranes of multiple joints is called:

Another term for humpback is:

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a condition in which the muscles and skin turn red.

An individual affected with Paget disease may experience:

Which of the following statements about osteoporosis is false?

Physical therapy will cure osteoarthritis.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Crepitation

Smooth muscle is also called visceral muscle and is found in the walls of organs.

Musculoskeletal diseases and disorders occur most often in elderly clients.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Blepharoptosis

Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain in the ligaments, constant fatigue, and muscle tenderness.

Spongy bone is less dense and found at the ends of long bones.

The treatment of a sprain or strain is usually:

A chronic, progressive neuromuscular disease that produces sporadic weakness and exhaustion of skeletal muscles is called:

The skeleton provides physical support and protection for the organs.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Ankylosis

The group that is at higher risk for developing osteoporosis is:

The first test to confirm an intervertebral herniated disk is: