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14 Cards in this Set
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skull
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8 cranial bones
14 facial bones 3 auditory bones found in each middle ear cavity |
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cerebellum
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coordinates voluntary movements
neurones regulate muscle tone |
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articular cartilage
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weight bearing joints subject to damage after many years
may wear down and become rough = pain/stiffness |
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neuro assessment
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movement- alterations in movement
sensation - alterations in feeling, tingling, parathesias |
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alkaline phosphatase
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ALP
enzyme that increases when bone or liver tissue is damage |
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myoglobin
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levels rise when skeletal or cardiac muscle is damaged
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serum enzymes
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released when muscle is damage - include CK-MM (CK3)
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contrast dye
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assess for allergies
other reactions |
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myelogram
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position head down for short period of time to allow contrast medium to flow up to level of neck
may be uncomfortable risk for post-op nausea |
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MRI
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electromagnets provide 3D view of area, best image available
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arthrography
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test is uncomfortable
assess neuro status frequently in PACU encourage exercise if there was no surgical repair |
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bone or muscle biopsy
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monitor biopsy site for bleeding, swelling, hematoma
normal wound care |
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MRI
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may be more accurate than CT for diagnosing problems of vertebral column
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ultrasonography
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detect osteomyelitis (bone infection)
soft tissue disorders traumatic joint injuries surgical hardware placement |
