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NUR 410 B/C Week 3 questions and
verified answers 2025 -2026 update
Due Oct 15, 2025 by 11:59 pm
Completed on Sep 14, 2025 2:36 pm
Aspirin is prescribed on a regular schedule for a client with rheumatoid
arthritis. The nurse understands that the medication is being used
primarily for which property?
Analgesic
Antipyretic
Anti-inflammatory
Antiplatelet
,Rationale
The anti-inflammatory action of aspirin reduces joint inflammation. Aspirin reduces
fever, but this is not the rationale for prescribing it for clients with rheumatoid
arthritis. It can relieve pain and prevent abnormal clotting; however, although these
effects can be beneficial, these are not the primary reasons that it is prescribed for
rheumatoid arthritis.
STUDY TIP: Answer every question. A question without an answer is the same as a
wrong answer. Go ahead and guess. You have studied for the test and you know the
material well. You are not making a random guess based on no information. You are
guessing based on which you have learned and your best assessment of the question.
Which type of bone tumor occurs most commonly in elderly clients?
Endochroma
Osteosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma
Osteochondroma
Rationale
Chondrosarcoma occurs most commonly in cartilage in the arm, leg, and pelvic bones
of older adults in the age group of 50 to 70 years old. Endochroma occurs in clients
in the age group of 10 to 20 years old. Osteosarcoma and osteochondroma occur in
the age group of 10 to 25 years old.
Which joint is an example of a gliding joint?
, Wrist
Elbow
Shoulder
Sacroiliac
Rationale
The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum with the pelvis. It is a type of gliding joint,
because one surface of the bone moves over another surface. The wrist joint is an
example of a condyloid joint. The elbow joint is an example of a hinge joint. The
shoulder joint is an example of a ball-and-socket joint.
Test-Taking Tip: Identify option components as correct or incorrect. This may help
you identify a wrong answer.
Which bursae are between the client’s elbow and the skin?
Olecranon
Prepatellar
Subacromial
Trochanteric
Rationale
Bursae are small sacs of connective tissue lined with synovial membrane and
synovial fluid that decrease the friction between moving parts. Olecranon bursae are
found between the olecranon process of the elbow and the skin. Prepatellar bursae are
found between the patella and the skin. Subacromial bursae are found between the
head of the humerus and the acromion process of the scapula. Trochanteric bursae are
found between the greater trochanter of the proximal femur and the skin.
, Which is the first-line treatment for Paget’s disease?
Oral alendronate
Oral calcium
Intravenous pamidronate
Intravenous zoledronic acid
Rationale
Oral alendronate, a bisphosphonate, is the first-line treatment for Paget’s disease.
Clients with Paget’s disease also are given 1500 mg of calcium daily as a supplement
to reduce the risk for hypocalcemia. When oral medications are ineffective,
pamidronate and zoledronic acid are administered intravenously.
What should the nurse tell the mother concerning an exercise program
for her child diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis who has a mild
structural curve?
Exercise is used in conjunction with a brace.
Exercise can be used if the child appears highly motivated.
Exercise might exaggerate the curvature if the curve is severe.
Exercise is needed to correct the curvature without the need for a brace.
Rationale
An exercise program and a brace are the treatments of choice for mild structural
scoliosis. Although compliance will affect the ultimate outcome of treatment,
exercises alone are not helpful in this type of scoliosis. Exercises are to be
NUR 410 B/C Week 3 questions and
verified answers 2025 -2026 update
Due Oct 15, 2025 by 11:59 pm
Completed on Sep 14, 2025 2:36 pm
Aspirin is prescribed on a regular schedule for a client with rheumatoid
arthritis. The nurse understands that the medication is being used
primarily for which property?
Analgesic
Antipyretic
Anti-inflammatory
Antiplatelet
,Rationale
The anti-inflammatory action of aspirin reduces joint inflammation. Aspirin reduces
fever, but this is not the rationale for prescribing it for clients with rheumatoid
arthritis. It can relieve pain and prevent abnormal clotting; however, although these
effects can be beneficial, these are not the primary reasons that it is prescribed for
rheumatoid arthritis.
STUDY TIP: Answer every question. A question without an answer is the same as a
wrong answer. Go ahead and guess. You have studied for the test and you know the
material well. You are not making a random guess based on no information. You are
guessing based on which you have learned and your best assessment of the question.
Which type of bone tumor occurs most commonly in elderly clients?
Endochroma
Osteosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma
Osteochondroma
Rationale
Chondrosarcoma occurs most commonly in cartilage in the arm, leg, and pelvic bones
of older adults in the age group of 50 to 70 years old. Endochroma occurs in clients
in the age group of 10 to 20 years old. Osteosarcoma and osteochondroma occur in
the age group of 10 to 25 years old.
Which joint is an example of a gliding joint?
, Wrist
Elbow
Shoulder
Sacroiliac
Rationale
The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum with the pelvis. It is a type of gliding joint,
because one surface of the bone moves over another surface. The wrist joint is an
example of a condyloid joint. The elbow joint is an example of a hinge joint. The
shoulder joint is an example of a ball-and-socket joint.
Test-Taking Tip: Identify option components as correct or incorrect. This may help
you identify a wrong answer.
Which bursae are between the client’s elbow and the skin?
Olecranon
Prepatellar
Subacromial
Trochanteric
Rationale
Bursae are small sacs of connective tissue lined with synovial membrane and
synovial fluid that decrease the friction between moving parts. Olecranon bursae are
found between the olecranon process of the elbow and the skin. Prepatellar bursae are
found between the patella and the skin. Subacromial bursae are found between the
head of the humerus and the acromion process of the scapula. Trochanteric bursae are
found between the greater trochanter of the proximal femur and the skin.
, Which is the first-line treatment for Paget’s disease?
Oral alendronate
Oral calcium
Intravenous pamidronate
Intravenous zoledronic acid
Rationale
Oral alendronate, a bisphosphonate, is the first-line treatment for Paget’s disease.
Clients with Paget’s disease also are given 1500 mg of calcium daily as a supplement
to reduce the risk for hypocalcemia. When oral medications are ineffective,
pamidronate and zoledronic acid are administered intravenously.
What should the nurse tell the mother concerning an exercise program
for her child diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis who has a mild
structural curve?
Exercise is used in conjunction with a brace.
Exercise can be used if the child appears highly motivated.
Exercise might exaggerate the curvature if the curve is severe.
Exercise is needed to correct the curvature without the need for a brace.
Rationale
An exercise program and a brace are the treatments of choice for mild structural
scoliosis. Although compliance will affect the ultimate outcome of treatment,
exercises alone are not helpful in this type of scoliosis. Exercises are to be
