Med Surg Unit 10- Musculoskeletal Day Review Quiz

What does the acronym RICES stand for?

• rest, ice, compression, elevation, & stabilization

• range of motion, inflammation, compression, edema, stiffness

• rest, ice, compression, edema, strict bedrest

• remove sock/shoe, ice, compression, edema, stabilization

Ligaments attach bone to bone or joint to bone.

An Injury to ligaments surrounding a joint would be called:

• a strain

• a sprain

• a fracture

• osteomyelitis

An injury to muscle or tendon where it is pulled or stretched beyond capacity would be called a:

• sprain

• strain

• fracture

• osteomyelitis

What is the major concern with compartment syndrome?

• infection related to exposed bone and damage to tendons/ligaments

• loss of range of motion and compromised flexibility of joint

• Circulation becomes compromised and nerve damage may occur

• loss of fluid and electrolytes which puts the client at risk for fluid/electrolyte imbalance

What is the treatment of compartment syndrome?

• administration of diuretic medication

• surgical intervention- fasciotomy

• administration of corticosteroid injection

• analgesic administration

Which of the following is characteristic of a spiral fracture?

• bone has splintered into several fragments

• bone splinters- doesn’t break in two

• fracture twisting around bone shaft- usually caused by twisting force

• open fracture- skin/mucous membranes also involved- bone exposed

Which of the following is characteristic of a greenstick fracture?

• fracture twisting around bone shaft- usually caused by twisting force

• open fracture- skin/mucous membranes also involved- bone exposed

• bone has splintered into several fragments

• bone splinters- doesn’t break in two

Which of the following are potential complications of fractures? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• pulmonary embolism

• compartment syndrome

• myoclonic seizure

• avascular necrosis

• pain

Inflammation and degeration of joints related to a systemic inflammatory disorder that is crippling. Thought to be autoimmune in nature.

• osteoarthritis

• rheumatoid arthritis

• gout

• lupus

This is a tick-borne disease.

• lupus

• osteoporosis

• lyme disease

• fibromyalgia