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Musculoskeletal System

Studying for the NCLEX? Learning how the Musculoskeletal system works across different subjects can help you understand the associated drugs, disorders, and alterations even better!

Musculoskeletal System Videos & Articles

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 1: Introduction, Anatomy/Physiology Review

Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 1: Introduction, Anatomy/Physiology Review
Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 2: Diagnostic Procedures

Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 2: Diagnostic Procedures
Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 3: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 3: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 4: Arthroplasty

Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 4: Arthroplasty
Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 5: Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Paget's Disease

Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 5: Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Paget's Disease
Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 6: Osteomyelitis, Gout

Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 6: Osteomyelitis, Gout
Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 7: Fractures

Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 7: Fractures
Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 8: Immobilization Devices

Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 8: Immobilization Devices
Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 9: Amputations and Malignant Hyperthermia

Med-Surg - Musculoskeletal System, part 9: Amputations and Malignant Hyperthermia

Nursing Pharmacology

Pediatric Nursing

Nursing Tips

Resources for Nursing Students

EKG Interpretation

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Interpretation

Dosage Calculation

Fundamentals of Nursing

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Nutrition Essentials

Maternity Nursing

Clinical Nursing Skills

Health Assessment

Wound Care

Microbiology

Musculoskeletal System Nursing Tips

$Osteomyelitis (an infection of the bone) is a risk for any patient who experienced recent trauma (e.g., an open fracture), bacteremia, orthopedic surgery, and/or circulatory disorders (e.g., Diabetes Mellitus).$

Osteomyelitis: Risk Factors

Osteomyelitis: Risk Factors
Halo Traction Devices

Halo Traction Devices
Gout: Patient Teaching

Gout: Patient Teaching
Positional Plagiocephaly

Positional Plagiocephaly
$A patient who experienced a long-bone fracture is at risk for a fat embolism. Immediately report any dyspnea, confusion, tachypnea, tachycardia, or chest pain to the provider.$

Long-bone Fractures

Long-bone Fractures
Osteogenesis in Children

Osteogenesis in Children
Colchicine

Colchicine
Compartment Syndrome 5Ps

Compartment Syndrome 5Ps
Alendronate

Alendronate
Baclofen

Baclofen
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Rheumatoid Arthritis Labs

Rheumatoid Arthritis Labs
Hip Flexion Contractures

Hip Flexion Contractures
Malignant Hyperthermia

Malignant Hyperthermia
Joint Dislocation Prevention

Joint Dislocation Prevention
Bone loss and aging

Bone loss and aging

Musculoskeletal system quiz questions

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The patient tells the nurse they are having difficulty bringing their hand to their mouth when eating. The nurse documents patient difficulty with which type of joint movement?

Flexion

Which type of exercise is best for a patient with osteoporosis?

Walking

A patient receiving general anesthesia has a temperature of 105*F. The nurse anticipates an order for which medication?

Dantrolene

The nurse educates a patient to remain upright following administration of alendronate to avoid which possible complication?

Esophagitis

Which of the following is not a finding of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?

Respiratory depression

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