HCB Test 7 Exam questions and answers update
atrophy - ANSWERSdecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
comminuted fracture - ANSWERSa fracture in which the bone is broken is several places
dislocation - ANSWERSthe disrupting or "coming apart" of a body part (joint) from ...
HCB Test 7 Exam questions and
answers update
atrophy - ANSWERSdecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
comminuted fracture - ANSWERSa fracture in which the bone is broken is several
places
dislocation - ANSWERSthe disrupting or "coming apart" of a body part (joint) from its
normal position
gout - ANSWERSa form of arthritis, is a disorder of purine metabolism that results from
an elevated serum uric acid level
paralysis - ANSWERSloss of muscle function through injury, disease, or damage to its
nerve supply. Most paralysis is due to stroke or spinal cord injury
range of motion (ROM) - ANSWERSextent of movement of a joint, measured in
degrees of a circle
sprain - ANSWERSthe stretching or tearing of ligaments that causes pain and disability
strain - ANSWERSmuscle or tendon injury resulting from violent contraction or
excessive force
- voluntary
- involuntary
- cardiac - ANSWERSwhat are the 3 types of muscles?
voluntary muscle - ANSWERSknown as skeletal muscle, is under conscious control of
the brain via the nervous system
involuntary muscle - ANSWERSknown as smooth muscle, is found in the
gastrointestinal system, lungs, blood vessels, and urinary system
cardiac muscle - ANSWERSa specialized form of involuntary muscle, is found only in
the heart
33 vertebrae - ANSWERSHow many vertebrae are there?
, - sacral (5)
- coccyx (4) - ANSWERSthe vertebrae are divided into how many sections?
- provide support
- protect internal organs
- provides leverage and movement
- produce blood cells
- store minerals and lipids - ANSWERSwhat are the 5 main functions of the
musculoskeletal system?
- caused by pressure or force pushing the bone out of the joint; usually occurs in the
setting of acute trauma
- the shoulder is a very dynamic point, prone to injury
- anterior dislocations are most common - ANSWERSshoulder dislocation MOI/NOI
- severe pain in the affected shoulder
- repeat injury - ANSWERSshoulder dislocation Signs/Symptoms
- deformity and inability to use extremity or joint as usual
- anterior dislocation (shoulder is squared off)
- prominent acromion process
- arm is held in slight abduction and external rotation - ANSWERSshoulder dislocation
objective date
- fracture of the humeral head
- acromioclavicular joint injury
- scapular fracture
- cervical spine injury - ANSWERSshoulder dislocation assessment
scaphoid - ANSWERSWhat is the most commonly fractured carpal bone?
cervical collar - ANSWERSDevice that wraps around the neck and provides rigid form
to help prevent movement
body mechanics - ANSWERSthe proper use of the body to prevent injury and to
facilitate lifting and moving
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