Med Surg Musculoskeletal Questions and
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a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client. which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis
history of anorexia nervosa because of inadequate protein intake
a nurse is caring for a client who is in skeletal traction following a femur fracture. on entering, the
nurse finds that the client has slid towards the foot of the bed, and the traction weight is resting on
the floor. which of the following actions should the nurse take
have the client use a trapeze to pull himself up while ensuring the weight hangs freely
a nurse is caring for a client who is 72 hr postoperative following an above-the-knee amputation.
which of the following actions should the nurse take
assist the client into a prone position every 4 hr for 20-30min.
avoid elevating the limb for 72hr
reapply bandage every 4-6hr in a distal to proximal direction
a nurse is preparing a client who is postoperative following total hip arthroplasty for discharge. which
of the following statements indicates that the client understands the instructions
i will use a Reacher to help me pick up anything i drop on the floor
clean with soap and water every day
perform straight leg raise
a nurse is providing teaching about disease management to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis.
which of the following responses by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
i will have handrails installed in my bathroom
-take hot showers
-move around
-balance activity with rest 1-2 nap
a nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who has in a motor vehicle crash 2 days ago
and sustained fractures of his tibia, ulna, and several ribs. the client is now disoriented to time and
place and has a SAO2 of 87%. the nurse notes generalized petechiae on the client's skin. which of the
following complications should the nurse suspect
a.hypovolemic shock
b. fat embolism syndrome
c. thrombophlebitis
d. avascular bone necrosis
fat embolism syndrome
a nurse is preparing a client for an electromyogram (EMG). which of the following statements
indicates that the client understands the pre-procedure teaching
this test will help my doctor know if my nerves are working correctly
a nurse is discussing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis with a newly
licensed nurse. which of the following should the nurse include about osteoarthritis
note: rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that leads to a decreased erythrocyte
sedimentation rate
-rheumatoid affects other organ system
, osteoarthritis can impair a joint on a single side of the body
a nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair an open hip fracture. in
which of the following positions should the nurse plan to place the client postoperatively
with the leg on the affected side abducted
a nurse is preparing an in-service presentation about the basics of bone injuries. which of the
following types of fractures results when a client bone breaks into multiple pieces
a. avulsion
b. comminuted
c. compression
d. spiral
comminuted
a nurse is teaching a client who is in bed rest about preventing complications. which of the following
client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching
i should cough and deep-breath every hour
range of motion exercise 3-4 times per day
ankle pump exercise 1-2hr
a nurse preparing an in-service presentation about the basics of bone injuries. which of the following
types of fractures is especially common in children
a. impacted-force of injury drives one fragment of bone into another
b. depressed-force of injury drives the bone fragment inward
c. compound-sharp edge of the bone breaks through the skin
d. greenstick
greenstick-incomplete break in the bone
a nurse is assessing a client who has a fractured left femur and is in skeletal traction. which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider
a. ecchymosis of the thigh
b. serous drainage at the pin site
c. chest petechiae
d. muscle spasm in the left leg
chest petechiae
a nurse in an acute care clinic is talking with a client who reports that the osteoarthritis pain in her
knees is increasing each day. the client wants to discuss non-pharmacological approaches to help
relieve her pain. which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest
a. applying warm compresses to sore joint
b. decreasing the daily intake of dietary protein
c. keeping joint in extension during test periods
d. limiting sleep to 6-7 hr per night
applying warm compresses to sore joint
a nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports pain in her left leg following a
motor-vehicle crash. the client's left leg has bruising, swelling, and displacement of the bones. which
of the following actions should the nurse take first
a. obtain an xray of the injured leg
b. apply ice packs to the affected area
Answers () (Verified Answers)
a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client. which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis
history of anorexia nervosa because of inadequate protein intake
a nurse is caring for a client who is in skeletal traction following a femur fracture. on entering, the
nurse finds that the client has slid towards the foot of the bed, and the traction weight is resting on
the floor. which of the following actions should the nurse take
have the client use a trapeze to pull himself up while ensuring the weight hangs freely
a nurse is caring for a client who is 72 hr postoperative following an above-the-knee amputation.
which of the following actions should the nurse take
assist the client into a prone position every 4 hr for 20-30min.
avoid elevating the limb for 72hr
reapply bandage every 4-6hr in a distal to proximal direction
a nurse is preparing a client who is postoperative following total hip arthroplasty for discharge. which
of the following statements indicates that the client understands the instructions
i will use a Reacher to help me pick up anything i drop on the floor
clean with soap and water every day
perform straight leg raise
a nurse is providing teaching about disease management to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis.
which of the following responses by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
i will have handrails installed in my bathroom
-take hot showers
-move around
-balance activity with rest 1-2 nap
a nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who has in a motor vehicle crash 2 days ago
and sustained fractures of his tibia, ulna, and several ribs. the client is now disoriented to time and
place and has a SAO2 of 87%. the nurse notes generalized petechiae on the client's skin. which of the
following complications should the nurse suspect
a.hypovolemic shock
b. fat embolism syndrome
c. thrombophlebitis
d. avascular bone necrosis
fat embolism syndrome
a nurse is preparing a client for an electromyogram (EMG). which of the following statements
indicates that the client understands the pre-procedure teaching
this test will help my doctor know if my nerves are working correctly
a nurse is discussing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis with a newly
licensed nurse. which of the following should the nurse include about osteoarthritis
note: rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that leads to a decreased erythrocyte
sedimentation rate
-rheumatoid affects other organ system
, osteoarthritis can impair a joint on a single side of the body
a nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair an open hip fracture. in
which of the following positions should the nurse plan to place the client postoperatively
with the leg on the affected side abducted
a nurse is preparing an in-service presentation about the basics of bone injuries. which of the
following types of fractures results when a client bone breaks into multiple pieces
a. avulsion
b. comminuted
c. compression
d. spiral
comminuted
a nurse is teaching a client who is in bed rest about preventing complications. which of the following
client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching
i should cough and deep-breath every hour
range of motion exercise 3-4 times per day
ankle pump exercise 1-2hr
a nurse preparing an in-service presentation about the basics of bone injuries. which of the following
types of fractures is especially common in children
a. impacted-force of injury drives one fragment of bone into another
b. depressed-force of injury drives the bone fragment inward
c. compound-sharp edge of the bone breaks through the skin
d. greenstick
greenstick-incomplete break in the bone
a nurse is assessing a client who has a fractured left femur and is in skeletal traction. which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider
a. ecchymosis of the thigh
b. serous drainage at the pin site
c. chest petechiae
d. muscle spasm in the left leg
chest petechiae
a nurse in an acute care clinic is talking with a client who reports that the osteoarthritis pain in her
knees is increasing each day. the client wants to discuss non-pharmacological approaches to help
relieve her pain. which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest
a. applying warm compresses to sore joint
b. decreasing the daily intake of dietary protein
c. keeping joint in extension during test periods
d. limiting sleep to 6-7 hr per night
applying warm compresses to sore joint
a nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports pain in her left leg following a
motor-vehicle crash. the client's left leg has bruising, swelling, and displacement of the bones. which
of the following actions should the nurse take first
a. obtain an xray of the injured leg
b. apply ice packs to the affected area
