Problem
A. Define each of the following terms related to bone metabolism: remodeling, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteoclast, resorption
B. How much calcium is necessary for daily intake? What are some good sources of calcium?
C. How do weight bearing activities, such as walking, benefit bones?
D. Bone integrity assessment may reveal crepitus if a fracture is present. How is crepitus described?
E. What do the five Ps assess for the presence of?
F. Describe pin site care for an external fixation device.
G. What is the difference between skeletal traction and skin traction?
H. Is Buck's traction a form of skin or skeletal traction?
I. What does the term arthroplasty mean?
J. A postoperative patient who had a hip arthroplasty has a couple surgical drains in the hip incision. What amount of bloody drainage might be considered excessive in an 8 hour period during the immediate post-op period? ____ mL of blood/fluid
K. What positions of the hips helps prevent dislocation of hip arthroplasty?
L. What are the signs of hypovolemic shock following orthopedic surgery?