Musculoskeletal Disorders, Fractures, & Joint Care — NCLEX-PN Orthopedic Nursing Review | Chapter 57: Saunders
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Fractures, & Joint Care — NCLEX-PN Orthopedic Nursing Review | Chapter 57: Saunders Chapter 57 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri provides a detailed review of musculoskeletal anatomy, common injuries, disorders, and critical nursing interventions. From bone healing and joint anatomy to fracture care and arthritis management, this chapter equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe orthopedic nursing and NCLEX-PN success. Watch the lecture above for a complete musculoskeletal systems review, then read the breakdown below for exam-focused study points. Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Physiology Axial vs appendicular skeleton, types of bones and joints, synovial fluid function. Muscle contraction: actin, myosin, acetylcholine, ATP, and calcium roles. Bone healing stages: hematoma, callus formation, ossification, remodeling. Di...