MDC 1 EXAM 2 NEWEST TEST
WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
What si the most common method of reducing and immobilizing a fracture?
A. Open reduction with external fixation
B. External reduction and internal fixation
C. External fixation with closed reduction
D. Open reduction with internal fixation
D. Open reduction with internal fixation
What is correct health promotion education for vision? (Select all that apply)
A. Wear sunglasses to filter ultraviolet (UV) light
B. Avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
C. Wash your hands before touching your eyelids
D. Wear eye protection when working with fluids
E. Older adults should have an eye exam every 3-5 years
A. Wear sunglasses to filter ultraviolet (UV) light
C. Wash your hands before touching your eyelids
D. Wear eye protection when working with fluids
A client weighs 154 pounds. How many kilograms does this client ?
69
2. What is the nurse's primary teaching point for a client after shoulder arthroscopy with a repair?
• A. "Avoid using ice on the shoulder."
• B. "You can start physical therapy exercises immediately."
,• C. "Keep the affected arm immobilized as instructed."
• D. "You should take the dressing off as soon as you're home."
C. "Keep the affected arm immobilized as instructed.
5. The nurse is developing a patient-centered health promotion plan for a client who smokes. What
should be a primary focus to prevent musculoskeletal injury?
• A. Encouraging excessive alcohol intake
• B. Providing information on smoking cessation
• C. Advising bed rest to prevent fractures
• D. Encouraging avoidance of all physical activity
B. Providing information on smoking cessation
Which instruction should a nurse provide to a client with kyphosis and widened gait to reduce fall
risk?
• A. "Avoid the use of ambulatory devices."
• B. "Use supportive chairs with arms when sitting."
• C. "Sit in soft, cushioned chairs."
• D. "Avoid wearing shoes at home.
B. "Use supportive chairs with arms when sitting."
2. A client's serum calcium level is 11.0 mg/dL. Which condition might the nurse suspect based on this
finding?
• A. Osteoporosis
• B. Paget disease
• C. Osteomalacia
• D. Muscular dystrophy
B. Paget disease
A nurse notes that a client has elevated serum phosphorus. Which of the following conditions may be
causing this lab result?
• A. Osteoporosis
• B. Muscle atrophy
• C. Bone fractures in the healing stage
• D. Polymyositis
C. Bone fractures in the healing stage
The nurse is teaching an older adult client with osteoporosis about safety. Which statement indicates
that the client needs further teaching?
• A. "I should engage in weight-bearing exercises."
• B. "I don't need to worry about tripping over loose rugs."
• C. "I should avoid lifting heavy objects."
• D. "I will take calcium supplements as prescribed.
B. "I don't need to worry about tripping over loose rugs.
, Which assessment data are factors that increase the risk for osteoporosis for an older Euro-American
female? Select all that apply.
A. Drinks 3 to 4 glasses of wine each day
B. Sits at a desk all day at her job
C. Smokes a pack of cigarettes a day
D. Takes a mile-long walk 5 days a week
E. Takes 1000 mg acetaminophen for arthritis daily
F. Weighs 110 lb (50 kg)
A. Drinks 3 to 4 glasses of wine each day
B. Sits at a desk all day at her job
C. Smokes a pack of cigarettes a day
F. Weighs 110 lb (50 kg)
. Which serum laboratory finding is of concern for the nurse and should be reported to the primary
health care provider?
A. Calcium = 9 mg/dL (2.10 mmol/L)
B. Phosphorus = 4.5 mg/dL (1.45 mmol/L)
C. Lactate dehydrogenase = 150 units/L (150 IU/L)
D. Alkaline phosphatase = 210 units/L (210 IU/L)
D. Alkaline phosphatase = 210 units/L (210 IU/L)
5. A client in the PACU following a shoulder arthroscopy asks about when they can resume normal
activities. What is the nurse's best response?
• A. "You can return to normal activities as soon as you're pain-free."
• B. "It's best to discuss activity resumption with your surgeon."
• C. "You should avoid all activities until you have a follow-up appointment."
• D. "Return to normal activities as soon as the dressing is removed."
B. "It's best to discuss activity resumption with your surgeon.
A client's lab results show hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia. Which musculoskeletal condition is
most consistent with these findings?
• A. Osteomalacia
• B. Paget disease
• C. Muscular dystrophy
• D. Extensive cancer
Osteomalacia
What is the primary rationale for recommending weight-bearing exercises to an older adult with
decreased bone density?
•A. Weight-bearing exercises increase appetite
•B.Exercise promotes bone growth and slows bone loss
•C. It decreases the risk of infections
•D. Exercise reduces joint stiffness
WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
What si the most common method of reducing and immobilizing a fracture?
A. Open reduction with external fixation
B. External reduction and internal fixation
C. External fixation with closed reduction
D. Open reduction with internal fixation
D. Open reduction with internal fixation
What is correct health promotion education for vision? (Select all that apply)
A. Wear sunglasses to filter ultraviolet (UV) light
B. Avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
C. Wash your hands before touching your eyelids
D. Wear eye protection when working with fluids
E. Older adults should have an eye exam every 3-5 years
A. Wear sunglasses to filter ultraviolet (UV) light
C. Wash your hands before touching your eyelids
D. Wear eye protection when working with fluids
A client weighs 154 pounds. How many kilograms does this client ?
69
2. What is the nurse's primary teaching point for a client after shoulder arthroscopy with a repair?
• A. "Avoid using ice on the shoulder."
• B. "You can start physical therapy exercises immediately."
,• C. "Keep the affected arm immobilized as instructed."
• D. "You should take the dressing off as soon as you're home."
C. "Keep the affected arm immobilized as instructed.
5. The nurse is developing a patient-centered health promotion plan for a client who smokes. What
should be a primary focus to prevent musculoskeletal injury?
• A. Encouraging excessive alcohol intake
• B. Providing information on smoking cessation
• C. Advising bed rest to prevent fractures
• D. Encouraging avoidance of all physical activity
B. Providing information on smoking cessation
Which instruction should a nurse provide to a client with kyphosis and widened gait to reduce fall
risk?
• A. "Avoid the use of ambulatory devices."
• B. "Use supportive chairs with arms when sitting."
• C. "Sit in soft, cushioned chairs."
• D. "Avoid wearing shoes at home.
B. "Use supportive chairs with arms when sitting."
2. A client's serum calcium level is 11.0 mg/dL. Which condition might the nurse suspect based on this
finding?
• A. Osteoporosis
• B. Paget disease
• C. Osteomalacia
• D. Muscular dystrophy
B. Paget disease
A nurse notes that a client has elevated serum phosphorus. Which of the following conditions may be
causing this lab result?
• A. Osteoporosis
• B. Muscle atrophy
• C. Bone fractures in the healing stage
• D. Polymyositis
C. Bone fractures in the healing stage
The nurse is teaching an older adult client with osteoporosis about safety. Which statement indicates
that the client needs further teaching?
• A. "I should engage in weight-bearing exercises."
• B. "I don't need to worry about tripping over loose rugs."
• C. "I should avoid lifting heavy objects."
• D. "I will take calcium supplements as prescribed.
B. "I don't need to worry about tripping over loose rugs.
, Which assessment data are factors that increase the risk for osteoporosis for an older Euro-American
female? Select all that apply.
A. Drinks 3 to 4 glasses of wine each day
B. Sits at a desk all day at her job
C. Smokes a pack of cigarettes a day
D. Takes a mile-long walk 5 days a week
E. Takes 1000 mg acetaminophen for arthritis daily
F. Weighs 110 lb (50 kg)
A. Drinks 3 to 4 glasses of wine each day
B. Sits at a desk all day at her job
C. Smokes a pack of cigarettes a day
F. Weighs 110 lb (50 kg)
. Which serum laboratory finding is of concern for the nurse and should be reported to the primary
health care provider?
A. Calcium = 9 mg/dL (2.10 mmol/L)
B. Phosphorus = 4.5 mg/dL (1.45 mmol/L)
C. Lactate dehydrogenase = 150 units/L (150 IU/L)
D. Alkaline phosphatase = 210 units/L (210 IU/L)
D. Alkaline phosphatase = 210 units/L (210 IU/L)
5. A client in the PACU following a shoulder arthroscopy asks about when they can resume normal
activities. What is the nurse's best response?
• A. "You can return to normal activities as soon as you're pain-free."
• B. "It's best to discuss activity resumption with your surgeon."
• C. "You should avoid all activities until you have a follow-up appointment."
• D. "Return to normal activities as soon as the dressing is removed."
B. "It's best to discuss activity resumption with your surgeon.
A client's lab results show hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia. Which musculoskeletal condition is
most consistent with these findings?
• A. Osteomalacia
• B. Paget disease
• C. Muscular dystrophy
• D. Extensive cancer
Osteomalacia
What is the primary rationale for recommending weight-bearing exercises to an older adult with
decreased bone density?
•A. Weight-bearing exercises increase appetite
•B.Exercise promotes bone growth and slows bone loss
•C. It decreases the risk of infections
•D. Exercise reduces joint stiffness
