Exam 61: Assessment of Musculoskeletal System

The nurse finds that a patient can flex the arms when no resistance is applied but is unable to flex when the nurse applies light resistance. The nurse should document the patient's muscle strength as level

A patient has a new order for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)to evaluate possible left femur osteomyelitis after hip arthroplasty surgery. Which information indicates the nurse should consult with the health care provider before scheduling the MRI?

Which finding from analysis of fluid from a patient's right knee arthrocentesis will be of concern to the nurse?

Which action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)who are working in the orthopedic clinic?

Which finding for a 77-yr-old patient seen in the outpatient clinic requires further nursing assessment and intervention?

A patient with left knee pain is diagnosed with bursitis. The nurse will explain that bursitis is an inflammation of

Which information in a 67-yr-old woman's health history will alert the nurse to the need for a more focused assessment of the musculoskeletal system?

Which information obtained during the nurse's assessment of a patient's nutritional-metabolic pattern may indicates increased risk for musculoskeletal problems?

The nurse who notes that a 59-yr-old female patient has lost 1 inch in height over the past 2 years will plan to teach the patient about

A patient with severe kyphosis is scheduled for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)testing. The nurse will plan to

The nurse notes crackling sounds and a grating sensation with palpation of an older patient's elbow. How will this finding be documented?

A patient complains of shoulder pain when the nurse moves the patient's arm behind the back. Which question should the nurse ask?

After completing the health history,the nurse assessing the musculoskeletal system will begin by

Which medication information will the nurse identify as a potential risk to a patient's musculoskeletal system?

Which nursing action is correct when performing the straight-leg raising test for an ambulatory patient with back pain?