Skeletal Disorders Quiz

What is one type of arthritis? 

• gout
• Inflammatory
• rheumatoid 
• Acclimatory

What is the difference between an open & closed fracture? 

• one is open & one is closed 
• The bone protrudes in open & does not in closed 

Which is a s/s of osteoporosis? 

• Bones break easily, pt gets shorter
• Pt. gets taller
• Pt. is sick all the time
• Patient is unable to speak 

What are diagnostic tools for osteoporosis? 

• Hand x-ray
• Bone density scan
• Femur MRI
• Calcium Absorption Test

What are s/s of osteosarcoma? 

• Bone weakness & Fractures that occur easiluy
• Abnormal growths / lumps

What are ways to prevent osteosarcoma?

• No true prevention 
• Reduced amount of sunlight exposure

How do you tx hammer toes? 

• surgery 
• wear larger shoes

The pathophysiology for osteoporosis is _____________________________

• Bone loss due to mineral absorption by the blood = weakness & increased incidence of fractures
• Patients shrink 

What are some s/s of gout? 

• joint swelling, pain, immobility & heat 
• joint coolness, cramping & fatigue

What causes gout to flare up? 

• Eating foods that contain high amounts of purines
• chicken