NURS 251: Musculoskeletal Assessment
Bursae - ANS -sacs filled with fluid
-act as cushions between 2 adjacent surfaces
Joints - ANS -secure bones together
Ligaments - ANS -connect bone to each other at a joint
Tendon - ANS -attach skeletal muscle to bone
Health History questions - ANS -age, weight, height, loss of height
-last menstrual period/years since menopause
-ability to care for self; functional abilities
-muscular complaints
-assess dietary calcium, vitamin D, protein intake
-skeletal complaints
-use of hormone therapy
-medications; ASA, NSAIDs
-orthopedic surgeries
what to avoid to decrease fall risk - ANS -scatter/throw rugs
-slick floors
-dim lighting
-clutter
-cords on the floor
-ill fitting shoes
-staircase without banister
equipment needed - ANS -tape measure
-goniometer
-felt tip marker
Steps of musculoskeletal assessment - ANS -overall appearance
-posture
-gait and mobility: abnormal gait patterns, weight-bearing status, transfer ability
General appearance: normal findings - ANS -height and weight are proportionate
-full ROM
-ambulate independently
-no structural defects
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