1. Characteristics of a patient that is at high risk for falling and fracturing a hip include:
A) obesity and short stature.
B) excessive sugar intake.
C) hearing impairment.
D) chronic osteoporosis.
NURS 317 EXAM MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTION
Answer: D
2. A pathologic stress fracture occurs in bones subjected to:
A) sudden direct force.
B) weakening by disease.
C) repeated excessive use.
D) massive muscle contraction.
Answer: B
3. Shortly after a closed fracture has occurred, early manifestations include localized:
A) tetany.
B) deformity.
C) necrosis.
D) numbness.
Answer: D
4. In order to initiate the cellular events essential to bone healing, there must be ________
formation at the fracture site.
A) callous
B) hematoma
C) ossification
D) fibrin meshwork
Answer: B
5. In contrast to structural scoliosis, postural scoliosis:
A) compresses vertebrae.
B) corrects with bending.
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, C) is apparent at birth.
D) becomes painful.
Answer: B
6. Factors that may adversely affect bone healing include______ of the bone.
A) immobilization
B) weight bearing
C) delayed union
D) tight alignment
Answer: C
7. The distinguishing characteristic of chronic osteomyelitis is the presence of:
A) sequestrum bone.
B) abscess formation.
C) severe bone pain.
D) external drainage.
Answer: A
8. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), formerly known as congenital hip
dislocation, is suspected when an infant has:
A) gluteal fold asymmetry.
B) lengthening of the thigh.
C) joint capsule tightness.
D) delay of knee crawling.
Answer: A
9. Osteonecrosis is most often caused by:
A) stress fractures.
B) bacterial infection.
C) synovial inflammation.
D) bone marrow ischemia.
Answer: D
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A) obesity and short stature.
B) excessive sugar intake.
C) hearing impairment.
D) chronic osteoporosis.
NURS 317 EXAM MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTION
Answer: D
2. A pathologic stress fracture occurs in bones subjected to:
A) sudden direct force.
B) weakening by disease.
C) repeated excessive use.
D) massive muscle contraction.
Answer: B
3. Shortly after a closed fracture has occurred, early manifestations include localized:
A) tetany.
B) deformity.
C) necrosis.
D) numbness.
Answer: D
4. In order to initiate the cellular events essential to bone healing, there must be ________
formation at the fracture site.
A) callous
B) hematoma
C) ossification
D) fibrin meshwork
Answer: B
5. In contrast to structural scoliosis, postural scoliosis:
A) compresses vertebrae.
B) corrects with bending.
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, C) is apparent at birth.
D) becomes painful.
Answer: B
6. Factors that may adversely affect bone healing include______ of the bone.
A) immobilization
B) weight bearing
C) delayed union
D) tight alignment
Answer: C
7. The distinguishing characteristic of chronic osteomyelitis is the presence of:
A) sequestrum bone.
B) abscess formation.
C) severe bone pain.
D) external drainage.
Answer: A
8. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), formerly known as congenital hip
dislocation, is suspected when an infant has:
A) gluteal fold asymmetry.
B) lengthening of the thigh.
C) joint capsule tightness.
D) delay of knee crawling.
Answer: A
9. Osteonecrosis is most often caused by:
A) stress fractures.
B) bacterial infection.
C) synovial inflammation.
D) bone marrow ischemia.
Answer: D
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