NURS 6540 N-6 Week 5 Quiz
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Clinicians should recommend bone mineral density testing in
Answer:
1. During diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.
2. When a patient has risks for osteoporosis like for exmple patients with a
broken hip bone, with rheumatoid arthritis, having disorders associated with
osteoporosis and having low body weight.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The two most important types of exercise for the prevention of osteoporosis
include
Answer:
They include,
Weight- bearing exercise and resistance exercise.
These exercises improves the bones density and thus help in preventing
osteoporosis.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Environmental factors that create an increased risk for fall include all of the
following except
Answer:
Environmental factors that create an increased risk for fall include all of
the following except
Answer-rough surface
explanation
the major Extrinsic risks factors for falls include:
1. Environmental hazards (poor lighting, slippery floors, uneven surfaces, etc.)
2. Footwear and clothing
3. Inappropriate walking aids or assistive devices
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the recommended dose of
vitamin D for osteoporosis prevention for adults over age 50 is
Answer: