Exam 25: Musculoskeletal System

The client is recovering from orthopedic surgery on a fractured arm. When discussing the effects of the fracture with the client, which skeletal bone functions will the nurse include in the teaching session?

The nurse is providing care to a client whose chief complaint is pain in the right foot. During the physical assessment, the nurse notes a deviation of the great toe from the midline and crowding of the remaining toes. There is also enlargement and inflammation noted in the area. Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect?

The nurse notes full range of motion against gravity with moderate resistance when assessing muscle strength of the upper extremities in a client. When documenting the client's muscle strength, which term is appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client with a right femur fracture. Which type of bone does the nurse identify the femur as when discussing the fracture with the client?

The nurse is preparing to assess a client's spine for abnormalities. Which command to the client during this assessment is most appropriate for the nurse to initiate?

The nurse is admitting a client with a shoulder dislocation. The client tells the nurse that the healthcare provider diagnosed a dislocated shoulder. The client asks the nurse what this diagnosis means. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse notes swelling and tenderness of the olecranon process during palpation. The client's chief complaint is pain upon movement of the forearm and wrist. Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect?

The nurse assesses a client whose chief complaint is tenderness and stiffness in the wrist and elbow. The client reports the discomfort is worsened with activity. Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect?

The nurse is assessing a client whose chief complaint is an inability to move the fourth and fifth fingers. The nurse notes severe flexion in both of the affected fingers. Upon palpation, there are no complaints of pain from the client. Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?

The nurse is caring for a client with a knee injury. When documenting this injury in the medical record, the nurse identifies the knee as which type of joint?

The nurse is conducting an assessment for a client whose chief complaint is numbness and tingling in the hands. This sensation is exacerbated when bending the wrist downward and pressing the backs of the hands together. Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect?

The nurse asks the client to pull the toes up towards the nose during an examination of the lower extremities. Which is the nurse assessing based on this description?