Exam 14: Musculoskeletal System

What movement from the patient does a nurse request to assess for hyperextension of the hip?

In assessing a patient with a history of poliomyelitis, the nurse suspects the right leg muscles are smaller than the left leg. What is the best approach for the nurse to confirm or reject this suspicion?

The nurse asks the patient to rest the left arm on a table and to move the lower arm so that the palm of the hand is up and then down. What motion is the nurse testing?

In teaching the group of patients about osteoporosis, the nurse identifies which one of these participants as having the highest risk for this disease?

A patient reports joint pain interfering with sleep and morning joint stiffness for the first hour after getting out of bed. Considering this report, what abnormal findings does the nurse anticipate during the examination?

During a history, the patient reports having gout. Based on this information, what findings does the nurse anticipate during a focused assessment?

The nurse asks the patient to hold the arms straight out, perpendicular to the floor, and the nurse tries to push the patient's arms down. This procedure tests the strength of which muscles?

In assessing the joint range of motion of a patient's knees, the nurse notices the flexion is less than expected in both knees. What is the next appropriate action for the nurse?

A nurse asks a patient to describe his new onset of leg pain. He slept well through the night, but this morning he suddenly developed pain in his left lower leg that is red and too painful to touch. Nothing relieves the pain. Based on these data, the nurse suspects which disorder is causing this pain?

To assess the triceps and biceps muscle strength, the nurse applies resistance to the patient's arm. What should be done to ensure the appropriate muscle is being assessed?

Which description of pain from the patient makes a nurse suspect the patient's pain is originating from a muscle?

Which movements does a nurse expect to find when assessing the hip range of motion of a healthy person? (Select all that apply.)

When assessing the neck of a healthy adult, a nurse expects which findings?

While giving a history, the patient reports having carpal tunnel syndrome. Based on this information, what technique does the nurse include in a focused assessment?

Nurses inquire about lifestyle behaviors of patients with risk factors for osteoarthritis. Which risk factors for osteoarthritis does the nurse ask about? (Select all that apply.)

Which findings are expected from a musculoskeletal assessment of a left-handed healthy adult? (Select all that apply.)

With the patient in a supine position, how does a nurse test the external rotation of the patient's right hip?

When a nurse asks a patient to place the right arm behind the back, so that the back of the hand is touching the lower spine, the nurse is testing for which range of motion?

Which movements does a nurse expect to find when assessing the ankle range of motion of a healthy person? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse palpates the patient's jaw movement by placing two fingers in front of each ear and asking the patient to slowly open and close the mouth. What movement does the nurse ask the patient to do next?