Question 1

Matching
Arrange the instructions for a person on crutches to sit down.

-Step: 2

Accepted Answer

A) Transfer both crutches to the side of injury. 
B) With weight on good leg, reach back and grasp chair arm. 
C) Sit back in chair. 
D) Turn slowly and touch backs of legs to seat of chair. 
E) Using crutch and chair arm for support, slowly sit on chair. 
A) Transfer both crutches to the side of injury. 
B) With weight on good leg, reach back and grasp chair arm. 
C) Sit back in chair. 
D) Turn slowly and touch backs of legs to seat of chair. 
E) Using crutch and chair arm for support, slowly sit on chair.

Question 2

When the patient returns to the unit from having had an arthrogram,which intervention will the nurse perform first?

Accepted Answer

A) Ambulate the patient in the room. 
B) Apply ice packs to the knee. 
C) Perform passive range-of-motion exercises. 
D) Wrap the knee in an elastic bandage. 
A) Ambulate the patient in the room. 
B) Apply ice packs to the knee. 
C) Perform passive range-of-motion exercises. 
D) Wrap the knee in an elastic bandage.

Question 3

Matching
Arrange the instructions for a person on crutches to sit down.

-Step: 1

Accepted Answer

A) Transfer both crutches to the side of injury. 
B) With weight on good leg, reach back and grasp chair arm. 
C) Sit back in chair. 
D) Turn slowly and touch backs of legs to seat of chair. 
E) Using crutch and chair arm for support, slowly sit on chair. 
A) Transfer both crutches to the side of injury. 
B) With weight on good leg, reach back and grasp chair arm. 
C) Sit back in chair. 
D) Turn slowly and touch backs of legs to seat of chair. 
E) Using crutch and chair arm for support, slowly sit on chair.

Question 4

The nurse informs the patient that the frequency of range-of-motion (ROM)exercises should be:

Accepted Answer

A) once a day. 
B) once in the morning and once in the afternoon. 
C) 3 to 4 times a day. 
D) 4 to 6 times a day. 
A) once a day. 
B) once in the morning and once in the afternoon. 
C) 3 to 4 times a day. 
D) 4 to 6 times a day.

Question 5

When a 90-year-old patient says,"My old bones are just about done in," the nurse reminds him that his bones are being constantly renewed through the action of:

Accepted Answer

A) osteoblasts. 
B) stem cells. 
C) free circulating calcium ions. 
D) combination of phosphorus and vitamin D. 
A) osteoblasts. 
B) stem cells. 
C) free circulating calcium ions. 
D) combination of phosphorus and vitamin D.

Question 6

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had an arthrocentesis.The nurse has completed discharge instructions.Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further instruction?

Accepted Answer

A) "I will need to avoid moving my knee for at least 1 to 2 weeks." 
B) "The steroids prescribed by my physician will reduce the inflammation in my knee." 
C) "Some pain is anticipated." 
D) "My elastic bandage will be worn for 2 to 3 days." 
A) "I will need to avoid moving my knee for at least 1 to 2 weeks." 
B) "The steroids prescribed by my physician will reduce the inflammation in my knee." 
C) "Some pain is anticipated." 
D) "My elastic bandage will be worn for 2 to 3 days."

Question 7

Matching
Arrange the instructions for a person on crutches to sit down.

-Step: 5

Accepted Answer

A) Transfer both crutches to the side of injury. 
B) With weight on good leg, reach back and grasp chair arm. 
C) Sit back in chair. 
D) Turn slowly and touch backs of legs to seat of chair. 
E) Using crutch and chair arm for support, slowly sit on chair. 
A) Transfer both crutches to the side of injury. 
B) With weight on good leg, reach back and grasp chair arm. 
C) Sit back in chair. 
D) Turn slowly and touch backs of legs to seat of chair. 
E) Using crutch and chair arm for support, slowly sit on chair.

Question 8

The nurse uses a visual aid to show the pathologic muscle tone changes that result in footdrop.Those changes are:

Accepted Answer

A) calf muscles are stretched. 
B) flexor muscles are stretched. 
C) toes curl downward. 
D) thigh muscles contract. 
A) calf muscles are stretched. 
B) flexor muscles are stretched. 
C) toes curl downward. 
D) thigh muscles contract.

Question 9

The nurse is assessing the patient's cane for appropriate length.The nurse affirms that the appropriate cane has been selected when the:

Accepted Answer

A) hand grip is at the level of the hip. 
B) elbow is flexed at 45 degrees when weight is placed on the cane. 
C) cane tip is placed touching outside the good foot. 
D) rubber tip has been removed when measuring cane length. 
A) hand grip is at the level of the hip. 
B) elbow is flexed at 45 degrees when weight is placed on the cane. 
C) cane tip is placed touching outside the good foot. 
D) rubber tip has been removed when measuring cane length.

Question 10

When a joint is obliterated by bony overgrowth,the joint is said to be _________.

Accepted Answer

ankylosed
Ankylosis

Question 11

When the nurse plans for the progressive mobilization of a hemiplegic,the nurse will consider the patient's ability to: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) move limbs. 
B) change position in bed independently. 
C) transfer self from bed to chair. 
D) perform all activities of daily living independently. 
E) walk. 
A) move limbs. 
B) change position in bed independently. 
C) transfer self from bed to chair. 
D) perform all activities of daily living independently. 
E) walk.

Question 12

The functions of the musculoskeletal system are: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) motion. 
B) fighting of infections. 
C) support. 
D) protection of organs. 
E) body shape. 
A) motion. 
B) fighting of infections. 
C) support. 
D) protection of organs. 
E) body shape.

Exam 32: the Musculoskeletal System

Matching Arrange the instructions for a person on crutches to sit down. -Step: 2

When the patient returns to the unit from having had an arthrogram,which intervention will the nurse perform first?

Matching Arrange the instructions for a person on crutches to sit down. -Step: 1

The nurse informs the patient that the frequency of range-of-motion (ROM)exercises should be:

When a 90-year-old patient says,"My old bones are just about done in," the nurse reminds him that his bones are being constantly renewed through the action of:

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had an arthrocentesis.The nurse has completed discharge instructions.Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further instruction?

Matching Arrange the instructions for a person on crutches to sit down. -Step: 5

The nurse uses a visual aid to show the pathologic muscle tone changes that result in footdrop.Those changes are:

The nurse is assessing the patient's cane for appropriate length.The nurse affirms that the appropriate cane has been selected when the:

When a joint is obliterated by bony overgrowth,the joint is said to be _________.

When the nurse plans for the progressive mobilization of a hemiplegic,the nurse will consider the patient's ability to: (Select all that apply.)

The functions of the musculoskeletal system are: (Select all that apply.)

Caring for Medical surgical Patients

Critical Thinking and Nursing Process

Fluid, electrolytes, acid-base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy

Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients

Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients

Infection Prevention and Control

Care of Patients With Pain

Care of Patients With Cancer

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

the Immune and Lymphatic Systems

Care of Patient With Hiv/aids

Care of Patients With Immune and Lymphatic Disorders

the Respiratory System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System

the Hematologic System

Care of Patients With Hematologic Disorders

the Cardiovascular System

Care of Patients With Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease

Care of Patients With Cardiac Disorders

Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery

the Neurologic System

Care of Patients With Head and Spinal Cord Injuries

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Brain

Care of Patients With Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

the Sensory System: Eye and Ear

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Eyes and Ears

the Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Gallbladder,liver,and Pancreas

Care of Patients With Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

the Urinary System

Care of Patients With Disorders of the Urinary System

the Endocrine System

Care of Patients With Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders

Care of Patients With Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

Care of Women With Reproductive Disorders

Care of Men With Reproductive Disorders

Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections

the Integumentary System

Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and Burns

Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack

Care of Patients With Trauma or Shock

Care of Patients With Anxiety, mood, and Eating Disorders

Care of Patients With Substance Abuse Disorders

Care of Patients With Cognitive Disorders

Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders

Filters