NUR 2356 Multidimensional Care I MDC 1
Updated Exam 2 2023
1. What is important to communicate to the patient with weakness? - Keep good base of support.
2. T/F: Using ROM helps the patient maintain muscle tone and strength. - True
3. A patient bends the knees while performing exercise with physical
therapy. What motion is that? - Flexion
4. T/F: Having a sedentary life doesn't affect us. – False
5. T/F: Osteoarthritis is known by having crepitus (popping/grating sounds;
creaking joints) which are due to lose of bone particles. – True
6. T/F: Immobility has significant consequences in our overall health. - True
7. Immobility can cause what type of musculoskeletal damage? - Foot drop
(drop foot; difficulty lifting the front of the foot; the front of the foot may drag
when patient is walking)
8. A good nursing intervention to reduce atelectasis (complete/partial collapse
of lungs) risk is? - Encourage cough - deep breathing - turning
9. Adding vitamins and minerals helps the immobile patient prevent
_______________. –
10. A way to prevent GU complications on an immobile patient is
_________________. –
11. T/F: The bladder scan is used to determine how much urine is in the
gallbladder. – TRUE
12. T/F: The semi-lateral position is also known as Sim's. – FALSE
13. A trochanter roll is used to maintain the position of the __________. –
14. T/F: The abduction pillow is used to prevent internal hip rotation. –
15. What position is used to help the patient get up? –
16. What is a function of the musculoskeletal system? –
17. As a nurse you know that during aging, a normal musculoskeletal change
, would be? –
18. T/F: The nurse knows that recommending vitamin c and calcium will help
prevent musculoskeletal degeneration. –
19. As you interview the patient complaining of pain, you know that it is
important to ask them about _______________. –
20. The nurse is performing a general survey. What is a component to
observe related to the musculoskeletal system? –
21. To perform a proper neuromuscular assessment, you need to include pain,
pulse, pallor, paresthesia (burning/prickling sensation) and ____________
(Five P's). –
22. When rating muscle strength, the nurse knows that grade 2 means? –
23. T/F: Medications such as loop diuretics can cause osteoporosis. –
24. Which gland controls calcium release from the bones? –
25. T/F: A patient with osteoporosis should receive education indicating to
avoid jarring activities. –
26. T/F: The nurse should include in the education, ways to prevent falls.
Some activities include removal of rugs and clutter. –
27. T/F: Adding weight-bearing exercises 3-5 times a week can help prevent
osteoporosis. –
28. What would be a nursing intervention to prevent and maintain
osteomyelitis? –
29. T/F: A patient with osteomyelitis will need to be placed in droplet
precaution. –
30. T/F: After surgery the patient will need a neurovascular check that includes
capillary refill. –
31. After a bunionectomy the nurse needs to educate the patient about how
______________. –
32. What medication will be ordered for a patient with plantar fasciitis? –
Updated Exam 2 2023
1. What is important to communicate to the patient with weakness? - Keep good base of support.
2. T/F: Using ROM helps the patient maintain muscle tone and strength. - True
3. A patient bends the knees while performing exercise with physical
therapy. What motion is that? - Flexion
4. T/F: Having a sedentary life doesn't affect us. – False
5. T/F: Osteoarthritis is known by having crepitus (popping/grating sounds;
creaking joints) which are due to lose of bone particles. – True
6. T/F: Immobility has significant consequences in our overall health. - True
7. Immobility can cause what type of musculoskeletal damage? - Foot drop
(drop foot; difficulty lifting the front of the foot; the front of the foot may drag
when patient is walking)
8. A good nursing intervention to reduce atelectasis (complete/partial collapse
of lungs) risk is? - Encourage cough - deep breathing - turning
9. Adding vitamins and minerals helps the immobile patient prevent
_______________. –
10. A way to prevent GU complications on an immobile patient is
_________________. –
11. T/F: The bladder scan is used to determine how much urine is in the
gallbladder. – TRUE
12. T/F: The semi-lateral position is also known as Sim's. – FALSE
13. A trochanter roll is used to maintain the position of the __________. –
14. T/F: The abduction pillow is used to prevent internal hip rotation. –
15. What position is used to help the patient get up? –
16. What is a function of the musculoskeletal system? –
17. As a nurse you know that during aging, a normal musculoskeletal change
, would be? –
18. T/F: The nurse knows that recommending vitamin c and calcium will help
prevent musculoskeletal degeneration. –
19. As you interview the patient complaining of pain, you know that it is
important to ask them about _______________. –
20. The nurse is performing a general survey. What is a component to
observe related to the musculoskeletal system? –
21. To perform a proper neuromuscular assessment, you need to include pain,
pulse, pallor, paresthesia (burning/prickling sensation) and ____________
(Five P's). –
22. When rating muscle strength, the nurse knows that grade 2 means? –
23. T/F: Medications such as loop diuretics can cause osteoporosis. –
24. Which gland controls calcium release from the bones? –
25. T/F: A patient with osteoporosis should receive education indicating to
avoid jarring activities. –
26. T/F: The nurse should include in the education, ways to prevent falls.
Some activities include removal of rugs and clutter. –
27. T/F: Adding weight-bearing exercises 3-5 times a week can help prevent
osteoporosis. –
28. What would be a nursing intervention to prevent and maintain
osteomyelitis? –
29. T/F: A patient with osteomyelitis will need to be placed in droplet
precaution. –
30. T/F: After surgery the patient will need a neurovascular check that includes
capillary refill. –
31. After a bunionectomy the nurse needs to educate the patient about how
______________. –
32. What medication will be ordered for a patient with plantar fasciitis? –
