Assignments

Chapter 26: Musculoskeletal System

Written Assignments Learning Objective(s)

1. Prepare a diagram of the human skeleton and label the various 1

joints. Prepare a report on the functions of each joint.

2. Prepare educational material on osteoarthritis, explaining its risk 2, 3

factors and measures to reduce it.

Group Assignments Learning Objective(s)

1. Divide into groups and role-play the assessment of the 7, 9

musculoskeletal system, demonstrating the inspection, palpation, and

assessment of range of motion (ROM).

Clinical Assignments Learning Objective(s)

1. During your clinical rotation, observe the nurse collect history 4, 5, 6

from a client with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis.

a. Prepare a checklist for equipment necessary for

examination.

b. Prepare a report on precautions to be taken during

assessment.

2. During your clinical rotation in a geriatric care unit, observe the 8, 11

gait of the elderly clients and identify the age-related musculoskeletal

changes by interviewing the clients. Prepare a report and discuss it

with your classmates.

Web Assignments Learning Objective(s)

1. Conduct online research on etiology and treatment of carpal tunnel 10

syndrome. Prepare a report listing the occupations that may lead to

the development of carpal tunnel syndrome.