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a,b,c,d,e,f - ANSWER-a nurse is performing a musculoskeletal assessment on an
older adult. What normal physiologic change of aging does the nurse expect? SELECT
ALL THAT APPLY
a) muscle atrophy
b) slowed movement
c) kyphosis
d) arthritis
e) widened gait
f) decreased joint range of motion
c - ANSWER-a client returns to the PACU after an arthroscopy to repair a shoulder
injury. What is the nurses priority when caring for this client?
a) keep the affected arm elevated and immobilized
b) ensure that the client uses the patient controlled analgesia pump
c) check the neurovascular status of the effected arm
d) instruct the client to stay in bed for 24 hours
a,b,c,d,e - ANSWER-the nurse is preparing to teach a client how to promote
musculoskeletal health. which statements will the nurse include in the teaching
plan? SELECT ALL THAY APPLY
a) if you smoke you need a smoking cessation plan
b) avoid drinking excessive alcohol
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c) be sure to take enough calcium and vitamin D
d) avoid high-risk activities that could cause an accident
e) include weight-bearing exercise like walking on a regular basis
d - ANSWER-which serum laboratory finding is of concern for the nurse and should
be reported to the primary healthcare provider?
a) calcium 9
b) phosphorus 4.5
c) lactate dehydrogenase 150
d) alkaline phosphatase 210
b,c,d - ANSWER-the primary healthcare provider prescribes daily celecoxib for
client experiencing persistent pain in both knees. which health teaching will the
nurse provide for the client regarding this drug for long term pain control? SELECT
ALL THAT APPLY
a) take the prescribed drug before breakfast each day
b) report any signs of bleeding, including bloody or dark, tarry stool
c) do not take any other NSAIDS while on celecoxib
d) report any minor changes in the amount of urine you excrete each day
e) follow up with lab tests to assess liver function
a,b,d,e - ANSWER-a client had a left noncemented posterolateral total hip
arthroplasty 2 days ago. Which statements should the nurse include in the health
teaching for the client? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
a) practice leg exercises each day as instructed
b) take deep breaths and use incentive spirometry every 2 hours
c) be sure to cross your legs to be more comfortable in the chair
d) report sudden increased hip pain or rotation immediately to the nurse
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e) stand on your right leg and pivot into the chair when getting out of bed
c - ANSWER-AP are assigned to care for a client who had a cemented total knee
arthroplasty yesterday. Which observation by the AP indicates a need for follow up
by the nurse?
a) the clients surgical knee is very swollen and discolored
b) the client states that the surgical knee is very painful when moving it
c) the clients lower leg on the surgical side is painful and red
d) the client needs assistance with walking to the bathroom
a,d,f - ANSWER-which assessment findings will the nurse expect for the client with
early stage rheumatoid arthritis. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
a) joint inflammation
b) subcutaneous nodules
c) severe weight loss
d) fatigue
e) thrombocytosis
f) anorexia
a - ANSWER-the nurse is caring for a client with sever osteoarthritis. What will the
nurse anticipate as the clients priority problem?
a) joint pain
b) ADL dependence
c) risk for falls
d) muscle stiffness
Adult Health 2 Exam 1 Book Questions 2026 | Verified Nursing
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a,b,c,d,e,f - ANSWER-a nurse is performing a musculoskeletal assessment on an
older adult. What normal physiologic change of aging does the nurse expect? SELECT
ALL THAT APPLY
a) muscle atrophy
b) slowed movement
c) kyphosis
d) arthritis
e) widened gait
f) decreased joint range of motion
c - ANSWER-a client returns to the PACU after an arthroscopy to repair a shoulder
injury. What is the nurses priority when caring for this client?
a) keep the affected arm elevated and immobilized
b) ensure that the client uses the patient controlled analgesia pump
c) check the neurovascular status of the effected arm
d) instruct the client to stay in bed for 24 hours
a,b,c,d,e - ANSWER-the nurse is preparing to teach a client how to promote
musculoskeletal health. which statements will the nurse include in the teaching
plan? SELECT ALL THAY APPLY
a) if you smoke you need a smoking cessation plan
b) avoid drinking excessive alcohol
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c) be sure to take enough calcium and vitamin D
d) avoid high-risk activities that could cause an accident
e) include weight-bearing exercise like walking on a regular basis
d - ANSWER-which serum laboratory finding is of concern for the nurse and should
be reported to the primary healthcare provider?
a) calcium 9
b) phosphorus 4.5
c) lactate dehydrogenase 150
d) alkaline phosphatase 210
b,c,d - ANSWER-the primary healthcare provider prescribes daily celecoxib for
client experiencing persistent pain in both knees. which health teaching will the
nurse provide for the client regarding this drug for long term pain control? SELECT
ALL THAT APPLY
a) take the prescribed drug before breakfast each day
b) report any signs of bleeding, including bloody or dark, tarry stool
c) do not take any other NSAIDS while on celecoxib
d) report any minor changes in the amount of urine you excrete each day
e) follow up with lab tests to assess liver function
a,b,d,e - ANSWER-a client had a left noncemented posterolateral total hip
arthroplasty 2 days ago. Which statements should the nurse include in the health
teaching for the client? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
a) practice leg exercises each day as instructed
b) take deep breaths and use incentive spirometry every 2 hours
c) be sure to cross your legs to be more comfortable in the chair
d) report sudden increased hip pain or rotation immediately to the nurse
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e) stand on your right leg and pivot into the chair when getting out of bed
c - ANSWER-AP are assigned to care for a client who had a cemented total knee
arthroplasty yesterday. Which observation by the AP indicates a need for follow up
by the nurse?
a) the clients surgical knee is very swollen and discolored
b) the client states that the surgical knee is very painful when moving it
c) the clients lower leg on the surgical side is painful and red
d) the client needs assistance with walking to the bathroom
a,d,f - ANSWER-which assessment findings will the nurse expect for the client with
early stage rheumatoid arthritis. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
a) joint inflammation
b) subcutaneous nodules
c) severe weight loss
d) fatigue
e) thrombocytosis
f) anorexia
a - ANSWER-the nurse is caring for a client with sever osteoarthritis. What will the
nurse anticipate as the clients priority problem?
a) joint pain
b) ADL dependence
c) risk for falls
d) muscle stiffness
