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Nervous system and musculo-skeletal disorders

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The removal of all or part of an extremity is   show
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Arthritis is   show
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Arthroplasty is   show
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A compound fracture also is called a(n) ____________ fracture.   show
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A fracture is a   show
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show gangrene  
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Quadriplegia is paralysis and loss of sensory function   show
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_____________is the most common joint disease   show
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Weight-bearing joints (hips, knees, and spine) are commonly affected in   show
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Signs or symptoms of osteoarthritis?   show
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A resident has osteoarthritis. They will most likely have joint stiffness with   show
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A resident has osteoarthritis. The person is most likely to have joint pain   show
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A resident has osteoarthritis. The person is overweight. Why is weight loss important for the person?   show
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____________arthritis affects wrist and finger joints.   show
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show osteoporosis  
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show being thin or having a small frame  
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Signs and symptoms of osteoporosis   show
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The greatest risk(s) from osteoporosis   show
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Assist resident with osteoporosis. with weight-bearing exercises as directed by PT.   show
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show deformity  
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A resident has a fractured wrist. The doctor has scheduled open reduction. This means that   show
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show immobilized with a cast or traction  
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A resident has a plaster of paris cast. The cast dries in _____________hours.   show
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You are assisting the nurse with cast care. Use your palms to   show
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A resident has a cast. What signs and symptoms indicate a problem?   show
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show tell the nurse at once  
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Traction is used to immobilize a fracture. This is done by   show
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Skeletal traction is applied to the   show
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show the head of the bed to the foot of the bed  
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show as directed  
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show pneumonia, UTI, and thrombi in his legs  
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show pressure ulcers, constipation ,and confusion  
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A resident has a fractured right hip. How is the leg positioned?   show
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A resident has a fractured right hip. What position is not allowed?   show
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A resident has a fractured right hip. You must use devices to prevent   show
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A resident has a fractured right hip. The doctor ordered elastic stockings. They are used to   show
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A resident’s left leg was amputated. The person complains of pain in the left leg. This is   show
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show disease that affects the arteries that supply blood to the brain  
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Two common causes of stroke are   show
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Warning signs of stroke   show
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show Transient Ichemic Attack  
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Risk factors for stroke   show
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Functions lost as a result of stroke depend on the   show
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A resident had a stroke. The person’s left side is affected. Assist with range-of-motion exercises.   show
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Effects from a stroke resulting in hemiplegia paralysis often include   show
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Care of a person after a stroke often includes   show
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Hemiplegia is a common effect of   show
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show worse over time  
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show parkinson's  
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Pill-rolling movements are common with   show
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Persons with Parkinson’s disease often have what speech problems?   show
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show falls  
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Symptoms of multiple sclerosis usually begin   show
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The person with multiple sclerosis may have remissions early in the disease.   show
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A resident has MS. Assist with deep-breathing and coughing exercises every 4 hours while awake.   show
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show voluntary muscles  
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A resident has ALS. Range of motion exercises might be listed in the person’s care plan.   show
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show True  
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show True  
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show falls  
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show pressure ulcers and contractures  
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Autonomic dysreflexia affects persons   show
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show stroke and heart attack  
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A common cause of autonomic dysreflexia is   show
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