ADULT HEALTH EXAM 2 CH. 40 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
WITH RATIONALES
The nurse is preparing a teaching session for community members on
osteoporosis and osteomalacia. What should the nurse include as potential
complication for both of these health problems?
1) infection
2) fractures
3) blood clots
4) contractures --CORRECT ANSWER--2) fractures
Rationale:
Due to loss of bone masseur inadequate mineralization of bone matrix
During an assessment the nurse determines that a patient with knee pain is at
risk for osteoarthritis. What did the nurse assess in this patient?
1) having a history of falls
2) eating a diet high in calcium
3) walking 30 minutes each day
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,4) being overweight by 30 pounds --CORRECT ANSWER--4) being
overweight by 30 pounds
Rationale:
Excessive weight contributes to the development of OA, especially in the hip
and knee.
A patient with osteoporosis is prescribed the bisphosphonate alendronate
(Fosamax). What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this
medication? (select all that apply)
1) Take medication as directed with clear water only
2) Avoid lying down for 30-60 minutes after taking the drug
3) Consume no food or fluids for 30 minutes after taking the drug
4) Take calcium and vitamin D supplements as instructed by health care
provider
5) Tingling around the mouth or numbness and tingling of the fingers or toes are
expected effects --CORRECT ANSWER--1, 2, 3, 4
The nurse is preparing teaching for a patient with mild osteoarthritis of the
knees. Which medication treatments should the nurse include in these
instructions? (select all that apply)
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, 1) opioids
2) NSAIDs
3) hormones
4) antibiotics
5) hyaluronic acid --CORRECT ANSWER--2, 5
The nurse is reviewing lab values for a patient with an acute attack of gout.
Which lab value should the nurse expect to be increased?
1) uric acid
2) creatinine
3) hematocrit
4) alkaline phosphatase --CORRECT ANSWER--1) uric acid
The nurse monitors vital signs and lab values for a patient recovering from a
total knee replacement. For which reason is the nurse implementing these
actions?
1) prevent the progression of infection
2) teach patient importance of assessments
3) ensure adequate circulation to involved extremity
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QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
WITH RATIONALES
The nurse is preparing a teaching session for community members on
osteoporosis and osteomalacia. What should the nurse include as potential
complication for both of these health problems?
1) infection
2) fractures
3) blood clots
4) contractures --CORRECT ANSWER--2) fractures
Rationale:
Due to loss of bone masseur inadequate mineralization of bone matrix
During an assessment the nurse determines that a patient with knee pain is at
risk for osteoarthritis. What did the nurse assess in this patient?
1) having a history of falls
2) eating a diet high in calcium
3) walking 30 minutes each day
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,4) being overweight by 30 pounds --CORRECT ANSWER--4) being
overweight by 30 pounds
Rationale:
Excessive weight contributes to the development of OA, especially in the hip
and knee.
A patient with osteoporosis is prescribed the bisphosphonate alendronate
(Fosamax). What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this
medication? (select all that apply)
1) Take medication as directed with clear water only
2) Avoid lying down for 30-60 minutes after taking the drug
3) Consume no food or fluids for 30 minutes after taking the drug
4) Take calcium and vitamin D supplements as instructed by health care
provider
5) Tingling around the mouth or numbness and tingling of the fingers or toes are
expected effects --CORRECT ANSWER--1, 2, 3, 4
The nurse is preparing teaching for a patient with mild osteoarthritis of the
knees. Which medication treatments should the nurse include in these
instructions? (select all that apply)
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, 1) opioids
2) NSAIDs
3) hormones
4) antibiotics
5) hyaluronic acid --CORRECT ANSWER--2, 5
The nurse is reviewing lab values for a patient with an acute attack of gout.
Which lab value should the nurse expect to be increased?
1) uric acid
2) creatinine
3) hematocrit
4) alkaline phosphatase --CORRECT ANSWER--1) uric acid
The nurse monitors vital signs and lab values for a patient recovering from a
total knee replacement. For which reason is the nurse implementing these
actions?
1) prevent the progression of infection
2) teach patient importance of assessments
3) ensure adequate circulation to involved extremity
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