Intermediate Nursing

In this lesson, we will go over what arthroplasty is and why the procedure is performed.   We will talk about disorders of the musculoskeletal system that arthroplasty can be used to treat along with signs and symptoms that this

In this lesson, we will identify several causes and risk factors for developing a spinal cord injury along with how an injury to the spinal cord affects movement, sensation, and body functions.  The signs and symptoms of a spinal cord

In this lesson, we will identify several types of fractures that can occur in bones.  We will discuss characteristics of each type of fracture along with causes and risk factors for fracturing a bone.  We go over signs and symptoms

In this lesson, we will identify several types of immobilization devices used to correct or stabilize disorders of the musculoskeletal system.  We will review nursing interventions for each type of device in addition to key nursing assessments that are necessary

In this lesson, we will identify two types of blood tests used to confirm disorders of the musculoskeletal system.  We will list the normal lab values and review what an abnormal lab value may indicate.   Learning Objectives: Upon the

In this lesson, we will describe what a nuclear scan is and what disorders of the musculoskeletal system it helps to diagnose.  We will identify key nursing assessments prior to the procedure and contraindications for performing a nuclear scan. We

In this lesson, we will review what electromyography is and how it is performed.  We will compare electromyography with nerve conduction studies and determine how both tests aid in diagnosing disorders of the musculoskeletal system.  We will then identify nursing

In this lesson, we will describe what a DXA scan is and what disorders of the musculoskeletal system it helps to diagnose.  We will review results of DXA scans and identify their relation to disease development. We will then identify

In this lesson, we will describe what arthroscopy is along with what disorders of the musculoskeletal system this test aids in diagnosing.  We will also identify some contraindications to performing an arthroscopy that nurses need to be aware of to

In this lesson, we will describe what arthrography is and explain how the procedure is performed.   We will identify the structures in the musculoskeletal system that arthroscopy can be used to detect disorders in.  Finally, we will review important