MDC1 EXAM 2 PART II LATEST QUIZZES & ANS
What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?
*kyphosis
The client states “The doctor says I’m nearsighted. I do not get it.” What would be
the best response by the nurse?
" Nearsighted, or myopia means that you have difficulty seeing things at a
distance”
What is a priority intervention when caring for a client in Buck’s traction?
Assess skin integrity
What observation by the nurse indicates the need for further teaching to an
unlicensed assistive personnel on assisting with ambulation?
The UAP walks to the side and slightly in front of the client
What are nonsurgical treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome? (select all
that apply)
*Corticosteroid injections
*ultrasound therapy *using a splint
Why is a client with osteoporosis prone to fractures?
*The client has porous bones
Death of bone tissue can occur when the blood supply to the bone is disrupted.
What is this complication called?
*Avascular necrosis
Convert 30mL to ounces
1
What happens during stage three of bone healing?
*callus formation
What test is used in the diagnosis of osteoporosis?
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan
To promote independence, which of these is the best nursing intervention to
implement?
allow the client to perform activities of daily living they are able to do
What should the client immediately report to the healthcare provider after being
sent home with a cast for?
Purulent and foul-smelling drainage that just started
A client is diagnosed with glaucoma. The provider needs to determine if it is
open-angle glaucoma or closed-angle glaucoma. What test does the nurse
anticipate?
Gonioscopy
A client with bone cancer states that he is in too much pain to walk today. What
should the nurse do first?
inquire about the frequency, quality and location of the pain
What is a negative effect of immobility on the musculoskeletal system?
Contractures
How many mg is 5000 mcg?
5
, The medical record for a client states that the client has hemiplegia. What does
this mean?
The client has paralysis on one side of the body
What is accurate health promotion teaching to prevent ear infection or trauma?
(select all that apply)
*blow your nose gently
*wear sound protection when around loud noises*Do not use cotton tipped
application to clean your ear
What device would be best to use for a client who is immobile?
a mechanical lift
What activities will the nurse tell the client to avoid after cataract surgery? (select
all that apply)
*Lifting items greater than 10 lbs *Blowing one’s nose*Bearing down when one
defecates
What health teaching would not help would not help an older adult avoid a
musculoskeletal injury?
*Avoid home modification
What complication of fractures is caused by increased pressure which results in
decreased circulation to the
Acute compartment syndrome
A client has a new arm cast. What is incorrect teaching by the nurse?
*Sudden increase in discharge is expected
A client being cared for is blind. What is the best intervention to reduce the risk of
falling in the hospital room?
*Orient the client to the location of objects in the room.
What is the best nursing intervention to implement for a client with limited
mobility who cannot move independently?
Passive range of motion
What nursing intervention is best to improve communication with a hearing
imparied client?
*Speak slowly and clearly while facing the client
What evaluation indicates successful progress on the client’s goal of “client will
increase daily physical activity?”
*The client reports less fatigue walking up stairs
What nonpharmacological intervention does not help reduce edema?
Passive range of motion (PROM)
A well rounded fitness program focuses on flexibility, resistance training, and
aerobic conditioning. What statements are true? (select all that apply)
*Stretching before exercise helps warm up the muscles*Movement with
resistance increases muscular strength and endurance
*Stretching after exercise cools the muscles and limits post exercise stiffness
The client’s pupils are different sizes and have been this way since childhood.
What is this condition called?
*Anisocoria
On inspection which client does the nurse suspect of having a visual
impairment?
What finding is often present in a client with osteoporosis?
*kyphosis
The client states “The doctor says I’m nearsighted. I do not get it.” What would be
the best response by the nurse?
" Nearsighted, or myopia means that you have difficulty seeing things at a
distance”
What is a priority intervention when caring for a client in Buck’s traction?
Assess skin integrity
What observation by the nurse indicates the need for further teaching to an
unlicensed assistive personnel on assisting with ambulation?
The UAP walks to the side and slightly in front of the client
What are nonsurgical treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome? (select all
that apply)
*Corticosteroid injections
*ultrasound therapy *using a splint
Why is a client with osteoporosis prone to fractures?
*The client has porous bones
Death of bone tissue can occur when the blood supply to the bone is disrupted.
What is this complication called?
*Avascular necrosis
Convert 30mL to ounces
1
What happens during stage three of bone healing?
*callus formation
What test is used in the diagnosis of osteoporosis?
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan
To promote independence, which of these is the best nursing intervention to
implement?
allow the client to perform activities of daily living they are able to do
What should the client immediately report to the healthcare provider after being
sent home with a cast for?
Purulent and foul-smelling drainage that just started
A client is diagnosed with glaucoma. The provider needs to determine if it is
open-angle glaucoma or closed-angle glaucoma. What test does the nurse
anticipate?
Gonioscopy
A client with bone cancer states that he is in too much pain to walk today. What
should the nurse do first?
inquire about the frequency, quality and location of the pain
What is a negative effect of immobility on the musculoskeletal system?
Contractures
How many mg is 5000 mcg?
5
, The medical record for a client states that the client has hemiplegia. What does
this mean?
The client has paralysis on one side of the body
What is accurate health promotion teaching to prevent ear infection or trauma?
(select all that apply)
*blow your nose gently
*wear sound protection when around loud noises*Do not use cotton tipped
application to clean your ear
What device would be best to use for a client who is immobile?
a mechanical lift
What activities will the nurse tell the client to avoid after cataract surgery? (select
all that apply)
*Lifting items greater than 10 lbs *Blowing one’s nose*Bearing down when one
defecates
What health teaching would not help would not help an older adult avoid a
musculoskeletal injury?
*Avoid home modification
What complication of fractures is caused by increased pressure which results in
decreased circulation to the
Acute compartment syndrome
A client has a new arm cast. What is incorrect teaching by the nurse?
*Sudden increase in discharge is expected
A client being cared for is blind. What is the best intervention to reduce the risk of
falling in the hospital room?
*Orient the client to the location of objects in the room.
What is the best nursing intervention to implement for a client with limited
mobility who cannot move independently?
Passive range of motion
What nursing intervention is best to improve communication with a hearing
imparied client?
*Speak slowly and clearly while facing the client
What evaluation indicates successful progress on the client’s goal of “client will
increase daily physical activity?”
*The client reports less fatigue walking up stairs
What nonpharmacological intervention does not help reduce edema?
Passive range of motion (PROM)
A well rounded fitness program focuses on flexibility, resistance training, and
aerobic conditioning. What statements are true? (select all that apply)
*Stretching before exercise helps warm up the muscles*Movement with
resistance increases muscular strength and endurance
*Stretching after exercise cools the muscles and limits post exercise stiffness
The client’s pupils are different sizes and have been this way since childhood.
What is this condition called?
*Anisocoria
On inspection which client does the nurse suspect of having a visual
impairment?
