Exam 19: Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Tanya Payne has three young children who like to play in the wooded lot next to their house.She is very concerned about the possibility of Lyme disease.What information can you share with her to reduce her children's risk of being exposed to Lyme disease? Include details on the proper removal of a tick.

Herniated disk occurs most often in

Both bursae and joint capsules contain ______________,which nourishes joint surfaces and allows for free movement of the joint.

Lateral curvature of the spinal column is known as

"Open reduction of a fracture" means that the physician is able to manipulate the bone into alignment.

Rose Langdon,an 81-year-old patient,has been prescribed a cane for walking assistance.Summarize how you would teach Mrs.Langdon to use the cane properly.

A pathologic fracture is caused by extreme trauma,such as a car accident or spousal abuse.

The best method of diagnosing osteopenia and osteoporosis is which test?

An abnormal curvature of the posterior thoracic spine is called

Which of the following is recommended for the first 48 hours after an injury to help control pain and swelling?

A patient diagnosed with mild bone loss has ______________.

_____________ in children is called rickets.

A TENS unit uses ultrasonography to the muscle to relieve pain and promote healing.

Rickets is an unusual diagnosis in the United States because

The primary symptom of myasthenia gravis is rapid eye movement.

The physician must perform a reduction for a displaced fracture.

Military neck is associated with which of the following?

A patient prescribed prednisone repeatedly for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis may be at risk for developing osteoporosis.

Alphonse Patrice,a 19-year-old patient,has just been fitted with crutches because of a sprained ankle.Summarize the patient guidelines for correct use of crutches so that Mr.Patrice can use them properly.

The _____________ function of the red bone marrow results in the production of blood cells.