Musculoskeletal Quiz

As the musculoskeletal system ages, muscle strength declines, putting the patient at risk for:

(a)  

Increased serum levels of this mineral are seen in bone cancer, Paget disease, and hypophosphatemia.

(a)  

A procedure that aspirates synovial fluid from the joint for analysis or to relieve pressure is called:

(a)  

A bone density scan is also called a (a)   scan.

What intervention mnemonic is frequently seen in the care of musculoskeletal disorders?

(a)  

When a muscle or tendon is overstretched, it is called a:

(a)  

When a ligament is overstretched or torn, it is known as a:

(a)  

This condition causes inflammation of the bursa:

(a)  

If a patient has a positive Phalen test, then they likely have this syndrome

(a)  

When a bone is splintered or shattered into numerous fragments, often occurring in crush injuries, it is known as this type of fracture:

(a)