Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
for Clinical Judgment and
Collaborative Care, Chapter 41
The bone-forming cells are called the -correct ans-osteoblasts.
The primary minerals within the bones of the body are _____ and ________. -
correct ans-calcium, phosphorus
A _________ is a space in which two or more bones of the body come together.
-correct ans-joint
____________ joints are freely movable and lubricated with a small amount of
fluid. -correct ans-Synovial
A decrease in the body's Vitamin D level can result in _________ in the adult. -
correct ans-osetomalacia
Most muscles are surrounded by dense fibrous tissue, or _______, which
contains the muscle's blood, lymph, and nerve supply. -correct ans-fascia
______ _______ results when muscled are not regularly exercised. -correct ans-
Muscle atrophy
osteopenia -correct ans-decreased bone density (bone loss) that occurs as one
ages
osteoporosis -correct ans-A chronic disease of cellular regulation in which bone
loss causes significant decreased density and possible fracture.
kyphosis -correct ans-excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing
hunching of the back.
muscle atrophy -correct ans-Skeletal muscle deterioration that results when
muscles are not regularly exercised and they deteriorate from disuse
effusion -correct ans-fluid accumulation, such as in a joint
lordosis -correct ans-inward abnormal curvature of the lumbar spine
myopathy -correct ans-problem in muscle tissue often resulting in weakness
neuropathy -correct ans-problem in nerve tissue often resulting in weakness and
decreased sensation
physical disability -correct ans-limitation in mobility or activity that can affect one
or more ADLs
scoliosis -correct ans-abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Activities to promote bone health -correct ans-weight bearing exercise
avoid excessive alcohol intake
avoid or stop smoking
The nurse is assessing a client who reports severe pain, warmth, and swelling in
the right wrist. Which nursing action would be the priority?
a. assess the left wrist
b. observe mobility of the right wrist
c. palpate the right wrist
d. document the client's report -correct ans-Answer: b
Rationale: A painful and inflamed wrist may interfere with the client's ability to
perform ADLs or other activity. Therefore, the nurse would observe how well the
client can move the wrist as the priority (Choice B). The nurse would also assess
the client's left wrist to determine if the client's condition affects other similar
joints; however, this assessment would be done later (Choice A). A painful joint
should not be palpated (Choice C). Documentation of the client findings would be
done after the assessment is completed (Choice D).
for Clinical Judgment and
Collaborative Care, Chapter 41
The bone-forming cells are called the -correct ans-osteoblasts.
The primary minerals within the bones of the body are _____ and ________. -
correct ans-calcium, phosphorus
A _________ is a space in which two or more bones of the body come together.
-correct ans-joint
____________ joints are freely movable and lubricated with a small amount of
fluid. -correct ans-Synovial
A decrease in the body's Vitamin D level can result in _________ in the adult. -
correct ans-osetomalacia
Most muscles are surrounded by dense fibrous tissue, or _______, which
contains the muscle's blood, lymph, and nerve supply. -correct ans-fascia
______ _______ results when muscled are not regularly exercised. -correct ans-
Muscle atrophy
osteopenia -correct ans-decreased bone density (bone loss) that occurs as one
ages
osteoporosis -correct ans-A chronic disease of cellular regulation in which bone
loss causes significant decreased density and possible fracture.
kyphosis -correct ans-excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing
hunching of the back.
muscle atrophy -correct ans-Skeletal muscle deterioration that results when
muscles are not regularly exercised and they deteriorate from disuse
effusion -correct ans-fluid accumulation, such as in a joint
lordosis -correct ans-inward abnormal curvature of the lumbar spine
myopathy -correct ans-problem in muscle tissue often resulting in weakness
neuropathy -correct ans-problem in nerve tissue often resulting in weakness and
decreased sensation
physical disability -correct ans-limitation in mobility or activity that can affect one
or more ADLs
scoliosis -correct ans-abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Activities to promote bone health -correct ans-weight bearing exercise
avoid excessive alcohol intake
avoid or stop smoking
The nurse is assessing a client who reports severe pain, warmth, and swelling in
the right wrist. Which nursing action would be the priority?
a. assess the left wrist
b. observe mobility of the right wrist
c. palpate the right wrist
d. document the client's report -correct ans-Answer: b
Rationale: A painful and inflamed wrist may interfere with the client's ability to
perform ADLs or other activity. Therefore, the nurse would observe how well the
client can move the wrist as the priority (Choice B). The nurse would also assess
the client's left wrist to determine if the client's condition affects other similar
joints; however, this assessment would be done later (Choice A). A painful joint
should not be palpated (Choice C). Documentation of the client findings would be
done after the assessment is completed (Choice D).
