Unit 10: NR328:
Musculoskeletal Congenital
Disorders Exams Questions
with Correct Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Match the musculoskeletal disorder with the initial treatment. - Correct Answer: club foot -
serial casting
developmental dysplasia of the hip
- Pavlik harness
scoliosis -
thoracic-lumbar-sacral brace
Idiopathic scoliosis is most often detected during routine health care provider appointments around the
age of ---. --- are affected more often. The degree of curvature is measured and monitored regularly to
determine if treatment by brace or surgery may be needed. - Correct Answer: 12, females
Which client is most at risk for complications from procedures to correct musculoskeletal dysfunction? -
Correct Answer: Teenager with 60-degree curvature to the spine
The nurse is caring for a newborn during a routine pediatrician appointment. The nurse assesses that
the newborn has asymmetrical gluteal and thigh folds and appears to have unequal leg lengths. What
treatment does the nurse anticipate the health care provider may order? - Correct Answer: Pavlik
harness
The nurse is caring for a teenaged female client with 30-degree curvature of the spine at this time.
Indicate whether each nursing action is indicated, nonessential, or contraindicated. - Correct Answer:
Indicated -
Monitor client for self-image issues.
Monitor compliance of wearing the brace.
Provide suggestions about clothing options that make the brace less noticeable.
Nonessential -
Educate client about surgical repair
Contraindicated -
Prepare surgical consent for surgical repair.
Musculoskeletal Congenital
Disorders Exams Questions
with Correct Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, Match the musculoskeletal disorder with the initial treatment. - Correct Answer: club foot -
serial casting
developmental dysplasia of the hip
- Pavlik harness
scoliosis -
thoracic-lumbar-sacral brace
Idiopathic scoliosis is most often detected during routine health care provider appointments around the
age of ---. --- are affected more often. The degree of curvature is measured and monitored regularly to
determine if treatment by brace or surgery may be needed. - Correct Answer: 12, females
Which client is most at risk for complications from procedures to correct musculoskeletal dysfunction? -
Correct Answer: Teenager with 60-degree curvature to the spine
The nurse is caring for a newborn during a routine pediatrician appointment. The nurse assesses that
the newborn has asymmetrical gluteal and thigh folds and appears to have unequal leg lengths. What
treatment does the nurse anticipate the health care provider may order? - Correct Answer: Pavlik
harness
The nurse is caring for a teenaged female client with 30-degree curvature of the spine at this time.
Indicate whether each nursing action is indicated, nonessential, or contraindicated. - Correct Answer:
Indicated -
Monitor client for self-image issues.
Monitor compliance of wearing the brace.
Provide suggestions about clothing options that make the brace less noticeable.
Nonessential -
Educate client about surgical repair
Contraindicated -
Prepare surgical consent for surgical repair.
