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
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
