16 Questions
What diagnostic imaging technique helps determine bone strength with density?
Bone Density Scan
Which lab test is elevated with new bone formation?
Alkaline Phosphate (ALP)
What is the main difference between a strain and a sprain?
Involvement of muscles or ligaments
What does a mild strain result in?
Swelling and tenderness
What is the main nursing intervention for a sprain or strain to decrease pain, swelling, and inflammation?
NSAIDs, RICE , rest ice compression elevate
What is the main difference between a moderate strain and a severe strain?
Tissue tearing and rupture
What is the main difference between a moderate sprain and a severe sprain?
Instability of the joint
What is the main difference between a moderate and severe sprain in terms of required intervention?
Surgical intervention for repair
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
Protection and calcium storage
How many bones make up the appendicular skeleton?
126 bones
What is the main function of the muscular system?
Heat production and blood return in legs,Movement and heat production
What are agonist muscles?
Prime movers
What is the function of tendons in the muscular system?
Connect muscle to bone
What is the role of the antagonist muscle?
Produces opposite action of the prime mover
What is assessed during the physical examination of the musculoskeletal system?
Posture, gait, and mobility aids
What does crepitation refer to in the context of musculoskeletal assessment?
Grating sound as joints/bones move
Test your knowledge of the human body's support and movement systems with this quiz on the skeletal and muscular systems. Explore the functions, composition, and key components of these crucial systems, including bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
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