NR-304 HEALTH ASSESSMENT II RUA
HEALTH HISTORY COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Which assessment findings would the nurse expect for a client with
moderate thoracic and lumbar scoliosis? Select all that apply.
Family history of scoliosis
Skin breakdown
Vision changes
Muscle spasms
Chronic back pain. Answer: Family history of scoliosis
Muscle spasms
Chronic back pain
⩥ Which treatments are anticipated for a client with moderate scoliosis
(35 degrees)? Select all that apply.
Counseling
Pain medication
Spinal fusion
Physical therapy
, Brace. Answer: Counseling
Pain medication
Physical therapy
Brace
⩥ when is spinal fusion used?. Answer: in severe cases of scoliosis (over
45 degrees).
⩥ The nurse is providing education about scoliosis to the client and
parents. Which statements about scoliosis by the client and family
indicate understanding? Select all that apply.
"Scoliosis commonly appears after puberty."
"Scoliosis appears in girls more than in boys."
"A risk factor for scoliosis is inactivity."
"Muscle spasms are common in scoliosis."
"Muscle spasms may occur from immobility with brace wearing.".
Answer: "Scoliosis appears in girls more than in boys."
"Muscle spasms are common in scoliosis."
"Muscle spasms may occur from immobility with brace wearing."
⩥ flexion. Answer: bending a joint (decreases angle)
⩥ extension. Answer: straightening a limb at a joint (increases angle)
HEALTH HISTORY COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Which assessment findings would the nurse expect for a client with
moderate thoracic and lumbar scoliosis? Select all that apply.
Family history of scoliosis
Skin breakdown
Vision changes
Muscle spasms
Chronic back pain. Answer: Family history of scoliosis
Muscle spasms
Chronic back pain
⩥ Which treatments are anticipated for a client with moderate scoliosis
(35 degrees)? Select all that apply.
Counseling
Pain medication
Spinal fusion
Physical therapy
, Brace. Answer: Counseling
Pain medication
Physical therapy
Brace
⩥ when is spinal fusion used?. Answer: in severe cases of scoliosis (over
45 degrees).
⩥ The nurse is providing education about scoliosis to the client and
parents. Which statements about scoliosis by the client and family
indicate understanding? Select all that apply.
"Scoliosis commonly appears after puberty."
"Scoliosis appears in girls more than in boys."
"A risk factor for scoliosis is inactivity."
"Muscle spasms are common in scoliosis."
"Muscle spasms may occur from immobility with brace wearing.".
Answer: "Scoliosis appears in girls more than in boys."
"Muscle spasms are common in scoliosis."
"Muscle spasms may occur from immobility with brace wearing."
⩥ flexion. Answer: bending a joint (decreases angle)
⩥ extension. Answer: straightening a limb at a joint (increases angle)
