Question 1

A patient has hard,nontender enlargements on his distal interphalangeal joints.These are called

Accepted Answer

A)  ganglion cysts. 
B)  Bouchard's nodes. 
C)  tophi. 
D)  Heberden's nodes. 
A)  ganglion cysts. 
B)  Bouchard's nodes. 
C)  tophi. 
D)  Heberden's nodes.

Question 2

The range of joint motion is measured by a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  joint motion rating scale. 
B)  examination of range of motion after stretching exercises. 
C)  x-ray. 
D)  goniometer. 
A)  joint motion rating scale. 
B)  examination of range of motion after stretching exercises. 
C)  x-ray. 
D)  goniometer.

Question 3

Tremors that typically appear only on voluntary movement of an extremity and often intensify when terminating the movement are called

Accepted Answer

A)  action tremors. 
B)  intention tremors. 
C)  postural tremors. 
D)  asterixis. 
A)  action tremors. 
B)  intention tremors. 
C)  postural tremors. 
D)  asterixis.

Question 4

When a patient walks into a clinic,the nurse notes a gait that is uncoordinated,stiff,and jerky.The patient is dragging a foot across the floor in a semicircle.What type of gait does this demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  spastic hemiplegia gait of cerebral palsy 
B)  festinating gait of Parkinson's disease 
C)  scissors gait of multiple sclerosis 
D)  antalgic gait of degenerative joint disease of the hip 
A)  spastic hemiplegia gait of cerebral palsy 
B)  festinating gait of Parkinson's disease 
C)  scissors gait of multiple sclerosis 
D)  antalgic gait of degenerative joint disease of the hip

Question 5

Internal rotation of the shoulder is examined by asking the patient to

Accepted Answer

A)  move the arm backward in an arc as far as possible. 
B)  move the arm in an arc toward the midline and cross it as far as possible. 
C)  place both hands behind the back and reach up, trying to touch the scapula. 
D)  place both hands behind the head with the elbows flexed. 
A)  move the arm backward in an arc as far as possible. 
B)  move the arm in an arc toward the midline and cross it as far as possible. 
C)  place both hands behind the back and reach up, trying to touch the scapula. 
D)  place both hands behind the head with the elbows flexed.

Question 6

The function of the tendon is to _______________________________.

Accepted Answer

attach muscle to bone
Explanation:A stro

Question 7

Which of the following characteristics can be observed in an adolescent female patient with scoliosis and a curvature of 30°?

Accepted Answer

A)  one leg shorter than the other 
B)  shortness of breath, tachypnea, and tachycardia 
C)  complaints of excruciating pain when being assessed for scoliosis 
D)  asymmetry of the clavicles and uneven shoulder and iliac crest levels 
A)  one leg shorter than the other 
B)  shortness of breath, tachypnea, and tachycardia 
C)  complaints of excruciating pain when being assessed for scoliosis 
D)  asymmetry of the clavicles and uneven shoulder and iliac crest levels

Question 8

A patient experiences a spasm of her facial muscles in response to a light tap over the facial nerve below the temple.This finding most likely indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  temporomandibular joint dysfunction. 
B)  neuroexcitability associated with hypocalcemia. 
C)  increased risk for developing epilepsy. 
D)  compression of the facial nerve. 
A)  temporomandibular joint dysfunction. 
B)  neuroexcitability associated with hypocalcemia. 
C)  increased risk for developing epilepsy. 
D)  compression of the facial nerve.

Question 9

Bone marrow is contained in the _________________________.

Accepted Answer

medullary cavity
Explanation:The long bo

Question 10

To assess for a ruptured Achilles tendon,you perform the Thompson test by manually squeezing the calf muscles of the patient's leg.What finding would suggest a ruptured Achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

A)  absence of dorsiflexion of that foot 
B)  pain 
C)  muscle spasms 
D)  absence of plantar flexion of that foot 
A)  absence of dorsiflexion of that foot 
B)  pain 
C)  muscle spasms 
D)  absence of plantar flexion of that foot

Question 11

In addition to pain and decreased perfusion,manifestations of neurovascular deterioration include

Accepted Answer

A)  pallor, paresthesia, and paralysis. 
B)  paresis, pulselessness, and polyneuralgia. 
C)  paralysis, polyneuralgia, and pruritus. 
D)  paresthesia, paresis, and pallor. 
A)  pallor, paresthesia, and paralysis. 
B)  paresis, pulselessness, and polyneuralgia. 
C)  paralysis, polyneuralgia, and pruritus. 
D)  paresthesia, paresis, and pallor.

Question 12

Musculoskeletal health is especially enhanced by a diet containing recommended amounts of

Accepted Answer

A)  protein, calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorous. 
B)  carbohydrates, calcium, vitamin D, and potassium. 
C)  fiber, iron, vitamin D, and sodium. 
D)  whole grains, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D. 
A)  protein, calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorous. 
B)  carbohydrates, calcium, vitamin D, and potassium. 
C)  fiber, iron, vitamin D, and sodium. 
D)  whole grains, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D.

Question 13

Pain in the shoulder that occurs as a patient attempts to lower the raised arm slowly to her side indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  rotator cuff damage. 
B)  scapular winging. 
C)  bursitis. 
D)  acromioclavicular joint separation. 
A)  rotator cuff damage. 
B)  scapular winging. 
C)  bursitis. 
D)  acromioclavicular joint separation.

Question 14

A patient is unable to prevent the spread fingers on his left hand from moving together when the nurse applies resistance.This condition may indicate injury to his

Accepted Answer

A)  radial nerve. 
B)  ulnar nerve. 
C)  median nerve. 
D)  thenar eminence. 
A)  radial nerve. 
B)  ulnar nerve. 
C)  median nerve. 
D)  thenar eminence.

Question 15

Bending the joint so that the articulating bones on either side of the joint are moved farther apart is called

Accepted Answer

A)  extension. 
B)  flexion. 
C)  adduction. 
D)  elevation. 
A)  extension. 
B)  flexion. 
C)  adduction. 
D)  elevation.

Question 16

Your patient has a positive bulge sign and a palpable click upon ballottement,which most likely indicate

Accepted Answer

A)  a small effusion of his knee. 
B)  torn cartilage within the knee joint. 
C)  a large effusion of his knee. 
D)  torn ligaments of the knee. 
A)  a small effusion of his knee. 
B)  torn cartilage within the knee joint. 
C)  a large effusion of his knee. 
D)  torn ligaments of the knee.

Question 17

A patient has "complete joint range of motion against gravity with moderate resistance." How would you grade this muscle strength and based on what point scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  strength = 2, on a 5-point scale 
B)  strength = 3, on a 5-point scale 
C)  strength = 4, on a 5-point scale 
D)  strength = 5, on a 5-point scale 
A)  strength = 2, on a 5-point scale 
B)  strength = 3, on a 5-point scale 
C)  strength = 4, on a 5-point scale 
D)  strength = 5, on a 5-point scale

Question 18

Which illustrates the proper method to conduct a musculoskeletal examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Examine the painful body part first. 
B)  Examine the musculoskeletal system in a head-to-toe, proximal-to-distal manner. 
C)  Manipulate each joint through its full anatomic range of motion even if pain occurs. 
D)  Always conduct the examination first thing in the morning. 
A)  Examine the painful body part first. 
B)  Examine the musculoskeletal system in a head-to-toe, proximal-to-distal manner. 
C)  Manipulate each joint through its full anatomic range of motion even if pain occurs. 
D)  Always conduct the examination first thing in the morning.

Question 19

The nurse is doing discharge planning for a patient after open reduction of a fractured femur.Which of the following is important to ask the patient prior to teaching about dietary requirements to facilitate healing?

Accepted Answer

A)  "How much do you typically eat at a meal?" 
B)  "What foods do you like?" 
C)  "Are you lactose intolerant?" 
D)  "Do you cook at home or eat out most of the time?" 
A)  "How much do you typically eat at a meal?" 
B)  "What foods do you like?" 
C)  "Are you lactose intolerant?" 
D)  "Do you cook at home or eat out most of the time?"

Question 20

Which statement is true of a multiaxial joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an example of a hinge joint. 
B)  It provides angular movement in one axis and one plane. 
C)  It is the wrist between the distal radius and carpals. 
D)  It is also called a ball-and-socket joint. 
A)  It is an example of a hinge joint. 
B)  It provides angular movement in one axis and one plane. 
C)  It is the wrist between the distal radius and carpals. 
D)  It is also called a ball-and-socket joint.

Exam 19: Musculoskeletal System

A patient has hard,nontender enlargements on his distal interphalangeal joints.These are called

The range of joint motion is measured by a(n)

Tremors that typically appear only on voluntary movement of an extremity and often intensify when terminating the movement are called

When a patient walks into a clinic,the nurse notes a gait that is uncoordinated,stiff,and jerky.The patient is dragging a foot across the floor in a semicircle.What type of gait does this demonstrate?

Internal rotation of the shoulder is examined by asking the patient to

The function of the tendon is to _______________________________.

Which of the following characteristics can be observed in an adolescent female patient with scoliosis and a curvature of 30°?

A patient experiences a spasm of her facial muscles in response to a light tap over the facial nerve below the temple.This finding most likely indicates

Bone marrow is contained in the _________________________.

To assess for a ruptured Achilles tendon,you perform the Thompson test by manually squeezing the calf muscles of the patient's leg.What finding would suggest a ruptured Achilles tendon?

In addition to pain and decreased perfusion,manifestations of neurovascular deterioration include

Musculoskeletal health is especially enhanced by a diet containing recommended amounts of

Pain in the shoulder that occurs as a patient attempts to lower the raised arm slowly to her side indicates

A patient is unable to prevent the spread fingers on his left hand from moving together when the nurse applies resistance.This condition may indicate injury to his

Bending the joint so that the articulating bones on either side of the joint are moved farther apart is called

Your patient has a positive bulge sign and a palpable click upon ballottement,which most likely indicate

A patient has "complete joint range of motion against gravity with moderate resistance." How would you grade this muscle strength and based on what point scale?

Which illustrates the proper method to conduct a musculoskeletal examination?

The nurse is doing discharge planning for a patient after open reduction of a fractured femur.Which of the following is important to ask the patient prior to teaching about dietary requirements to facilitate healing?

Which statement is true of a multiaxial joint?

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