Exam 22: Musculoskeletal System

The nurse is explaining the mechanism of the growth of long bones to a mother of a toddler.Where does lengthening of the bones occur?

The nurse should use which test to check for large amounts of fluid around the patella?

During an interview the patient states,"I can feel this bump on the top of both of my shoulders-it doesn't hurt but I am curious about what it might be." The nurse should tell the patient,"That is:

The nurse is explaining to a patient that there are "shock absorbers" in his back to cushion the spine and to help it move.The nurse is referring to his:

The nurse is examining the hip area of a patient and palpates a flat depression on the upper,lateral side of the thigh when the patient is standing.The nurse interprets this finding as the:

During a neonatal examination,the nurse notices that the newborn infant has six toes.This finding is documented as:

The nurse is teaching a class on osteoporosis prevention to a group of postmenopausal woman.A participant shows that she needs more instruction when she states,"I will:

A patient is complaining of pain in his joints that is worse in the morning,is better after he has moved around for awhile,and then gets worse again if he sits for long periods of time.The nurse should assess for other signs of what problem?

A patient who has had rheumatoid arthritis for years comes to the clinic to ask about changes in her fingers.The nurse will assess for signs of what problems?

A patient is visiting the clinic for an evaluation of a swollen,painful knuckle.The nurse notices that the knuckle above his ring on the left hand is swollen and that he is unable to remove his wedding ring.This joint is called the _____ joint.

Of the 33 vertebrae in the spinal column,there are:

The nurse is teaching a class on osteoporosis prevention to a group of postmenopausal women.Which of these actions is the best way to prevent or delay bone loss in this group?

A man who has had gout for several years comes to the clinic with a problem with his toe.On examination,the nurse notices the presence of hard,painless nodules over the great toe;one has burst open with a chalky discharge.This finding is known as: