NSG 301 MUSCULOSKELETAL
DISORDER QS (EVOLVE) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
D - ANS The nurse is reinforcing health teaching about osteoporosis with a patient admitted
to the hospital. In reviewing this disorder, what should the nurse explain to the patient?
A. Estrogen therapy must be maintained to prevent rapid progression of the osteoporosis.
B.With a family history of osteoporosis, there is no way to prevent or slow bone resorption.
C. Continuous, low-dose corticosteroid treatment is effective in stopping the course of
osteoporosis.
D. Even with a family history of osteoporosis, the calcium loss from bones can be slowed by
increased calcium intake and exercise.
B,D,E - ANS To reduce the incidence of pain for a patient with low back pain, the nurse
includes which interventions? Select all that apply
A. Maintaining the patient on strict bed rest.
B. Applying heat or ice to the area of most pain.
C. Preventing the patient from lifting anything at the bedside.
D. Administering prescribed nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
E. Placing a pillow between the patient's legs and turning the body as a unit.
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, 2 - ANS A patient who underwent spinal surgery reports a severe headache afterward. When
changing the dressing to the incisional area, the nurse finds the drainage to be slightly yellow,
and positive on a dipstick test. What is the best nursing intervention in this situation?
1 Send the drainage sample for culture.
2 Inform the primary health care provider.
3 Administer an analgesic for the headache.
4 Apply a new dressing on the incisional area.
3 - ANS A patient with osteoporosis is treated with analgesics and bisphosphonates. The
nurse teaches the patient about safe administration of the drugs. Which patient action may
interfere with the therapeutic action of the drug?
1. Taking the bisphosphonates with a full glass of water
2. Taking the bisphosphonates 30 minutes before a meal
3. Taking the analgesics and bisphosphonates at the same time
4. Remaining upright for 30 minutes after taking bisphosphonates
1 - ANS The nurse is caring for a patient hospitalized with exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
and herniated lumbar disc. Which breakfast choice would be most appropriate for the nurse to
encourage the patient to check on the breakfast menu to prevent constipation?
1. Bran muffin
2. Scrambled eggs
3. Puffed rice cereal
4.Buttered white toast
1 - ANS During a health screening event, which assessment finding would alert the nurse to
the possible presence of osteoporosis?
1. A measurable loss of height
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DISORDER QS (EVOLVE) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
D - ANS The nurse is reinforcing health teaching about osteoporosis with a patient admitted
to the hospital. In reviewing this disorder, what should the nurse explain to the patient?
A. Estrogen therapy must be maintained to prevent rapid progression of the osteoporosis.
B.With a family history of osteoporosis, there is no way to prevent or slow bone resorption.
C. Continuous, low-dose corticosteroid treatment is effective in stopping the course of
osteoporosis.
D. Even with a family history of osteoporosis, the calcium loss from bones can be slowed by
increased calcium intake and exercise.
B,D,E - ANS To reduce the incidence of pain for a patient with low back pain, the nurse
includes which interventions? Select all that apply
A. Maintaining the patient on strict bed rest.
B. Applying heat or ice to the area of most pain.
C. Preventing the patient from lifting anything at the bedside.
D. Administering prescribed nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
E. Placing a pillow between the patient's legs and turning the body as a unit.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, 2 - ANS A patient who underwent spinal surgery reports a severe headache afterward. When
changing the dressing to the incisional area, the nurse finds the drainage to be slightly yellow,
and positive on a dipstick test. What is the best nursing intervention in this situation?
1 Send the drainage sample for culture.
2 Inform the primary health care provider.
3 Administer an analgesic for the headache.
4 Apply a new dressing on the incisional area.
3 - ANS A patient with osteoporosis is treated with analgesics and bisphosphonates. The
nurse teaches the patient about safe administration of the drugs. Which patient action may
interfere with the therapeutic action of the drug?
1. Taking the bisphosphonates with a full glass of water
2. Taking the bisphosphonates 30 minutes before a meal
3. Taking the analgesics and bisphosphonates at the same time
4. Remaining upright for 30 minutes after taking bisphosphonates
1 - ANS The nurse is caring for a patient hospitalized with exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
and herniated lumbar disc. Which breakfast choice would be most appropriate for the nurse to
encourage the patient to check on the breakfast menu to prevent constipation?
1. Bran muffin
2. Scrambled eggs
3. Puffed rice cereal
4.Buttered white toast
1 - ANS During a health screening event, which assessment finding would alert the nurse to
the possible presence of osteoporosis?
1. A measurable loss of height
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