Exam 32: the Musculoskeletal System

The anatomical structure that joins the bones of a joint together is referred to as:

The nurse explains that,if muscles are not regularly stretched and contracted,the muscles will become:

The nurse encourages the patient to use the four-point crutch gait technique.This technique is most likely indicated because it:

When the patient asks what the purpose of goniometry is,the nurse replies that goniometry measures:

The physician has prescribed isometric exercises for a patient.The patient asks the nurse how these exercises work.The nurse uses an example to explain the physiology of isometric exercises,which is:

A patient is learning to use crutches on the stairs.When evaluating this patient,which action indicates that the patient needs further instruction?

When an 88-year-old patient enters the room for her health assessment,she walks with tiny Step:s,her shoulders are rounded and hunched,and her arms are crossed in front of her with her hands tucked in her armpits.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The canal system that runs through the bone and contains the blood and lymph vessels is called the ____________.

The nurse is changing the position of a person with flaccid paralysis.The priority action will be:

The patient's plan of care includes using the continuous passive motion (CPM)machine.Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

Matching Arrange the instructions for a person on crutches to sit down. -Step: 4

The nurse points out the age-related changes that occur in the musculoskeletal system,which are: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is discussing actions that can be taken to best prevent osteoporosis with a patient.The nurse's teaching should include:

A patient at risk for the development of osteoporosis has reported plans to increase calcium intake.When making menu choices,which selection demonstrates an understanding of calcium-rich foods?

When preparing a patient for electromyography (EMG),the nurse will instruct the patient to:

The nurse is aware that positioning and range-of-motion (ROM)exercises most help the immobilized patient to prevent:

The nurse is instructing the patient on quadriceps and gluteal muscle exercises.The instructions will include:

The nurse adds interventions for range-of-motion (ROM)and isometric exercises for the new patient with a stroke because the nurse is aware that contracture formation begins as early as _____ day(s)of immobilization.

The nurse is assessing the patient's crutches.The nurse recognizes that correctly sized crutches are:

Matching Arrange the instructions for a person on crutches to sit down. -Step: 3