NUR 816 Lecture 4: CNUR816 Module 4 - MSK
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Week 4 integumentary & musculoskeletal: begin with observation of general appearance: Appearance as related to chronological age body type & stature. Often a system of grading from no voluntary movement to full strength is utilized in the documentation process. Inspect the neck for: symmetry in anterior, lateral and dorsal views. Inspect and palpate the temperalmadibular joint for symmetrical movement: ask patient to open and close mouth, move jaw side to side, and thrust forward lower jaw. With each rom inspecting for presence of: pain, crepitus and altered range of motion. Landmark and palpate the temporalis and masseter muscles: for symmetrical strength. This tests the intactness of the trigeninal nerve (cranial nerve v). Inspect the head for: position, alignment in anterior, lateral and dorsal views. Test active range of motion of the neck: flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation. Test active rom of neck with resistance: rotation with resistance. This tests the intactness of spinal nerve (cranial nerve xi)
