BSNC 1000 FINAL NCLEX Q'S 6-10
EXAM QUESRIONS AND ANSWERS
Identify methods to specifically prevent osteoporosis in
postmenopausal women (Select all that apply)?
a-Eating more beef.
b-Eating 8 oz. of yogurt daily.
c-performing weight bearing exercises.
d-Spending 15 minutes in the sun each day.
e-Taking postmenopausal estrogen replacement. -
correct answer ✅B & C
The nurse is instructing a 65-year-old female client diagnosed with
osteoporosis. The most important instruction regarding exercise
would be to:
a-Exercise doing weight bearing activities.
b-Exercise to reduce weight.
c-Avoid exercise activities that increase the risk of fracture.
d-Exercise to strengthen muscles and thereby protect bones. -
correct answer ✅A
The nurse knows that a 60-year-old female client's susceptibility to
osteoporosis is most likely related to:
a-Lack of exercise.
,BSNC 1000 FINAL NCLEX Q'S 6-10
EXAM QUESRIONS AND ANSWERS
b-Hormonal disturbances.
c-Lack of calcium.
d-Genetic predisposition -
correct answer ✅B (probable cause)
All of the following are risk factors for osteoporosis EXCEPT:
(A) Low calcium intake
(B) Smoking
(C) Alcohol use
(D) Turner's syndrome
(E) Obesity -
correct answer ✅E
A 50 - year - old African American woman visits your office for an
annual examination. She takes inhaled steroids and Beta- agonists
for mild intermittentasthma. Her past medical history is negative for
any fracture. She has no family history of osteoporosis. She
exercises regularly. Her menses areregular. Based on her history,
what are your recommendations for osteoporosis prevention and
screening?
(A) Take 800 mg of calcium and 800 IU vitamin Ddaily
,BSNC 1000 FINAL NCLEX Q'S 6-10
EXAM QUESRIONS AND ANSWERS
(B) Take 1200 mg of calcium and 400 IU vitaminD daily
(C) Bone mineral density (BMD) screening
(D) Begin calcitonin therapy to increase bonedensity
(E) Begin alendronate therapy to increase bonedensity -
correct answer ✅B
A client is diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which statements should
the nurse include when teaching the client about the disease?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
a)"It's common in females after menopause."
b) "It's a degenerative disease characterized by a decrease in bone
density."
c) "It's a congenital disease caused by poor dietary intake of milk
products."
d) "It can cause pain and injury."
e) "Passive range-of-motion exercises can promote bone growth."
f) "Weight-bearing exercise should be avoided." -
correct answer ✅A, B, D
The nurse should include which of the following client teachings for
prevention of rapid progression of osteoporosis?
, BSNC 1000 FINAL NCLEX Q'S 6-10
EXAM QUESRIONS AND ANSWERS
a) avoid taking skim milk
b) avoid taking protein-rich foods
c) avoid calcium supplement
d) avoid alcohol -
correct answer ✅D
-will prevent rapid progression
Intervention to prevent osteoporosis in women should start at
which age? -
correct answer ✅20-35 years
Postmenopausal women are more prone to suffer from
osteoporosis due to? -
correct answer ✅decreased estrogen levels
What is the best way to diagnose osteoporosis? -
correct answer ✅bone density scan
When a client is using a cane for maximal support, the nurse is
aware that the client should do which of the following?
a. Keep the elbow that is holding the cane straight and stiff
EXAM QUESRIONS AND ANSWERS
Identify methods to specifically prevent osteoporosis in
postmenopausal women (Select all that apply)?
a-Eating more beef.
b-Eating 8 oz. of yogurt daily.
c-performing weight bearing exercises.
d-Spending 15 minutes in the sun each day.
e-Taking postmenopausal estrogen replacement. -
correct answer ✅B & C
The nurse is instructing a 65-year-old female client diagnosed with
osteoporosis. The most important instruction regarding exercise
would be to:
a-Exercise doing weight bearing activities.
b-Exercise to reduce weight.
c-Avoid exercise activities that increase the risk of fracture.
d-Exercise to strengthen muscles and thereby protect bones. -
correct answer ✅A
The nurse knows that a 60-year-old female client's susceptibility to
osteoporosis is most likely related to:
a-Lack of exercise.
,BSNC 1000 FINAL NCLEX Q'S 6-10
EXAM QUESRIONS AND ANSWERS
b-Hormonal disturbances.
c-Lack of calcium.
d-Genetic predisposition -
correct answer ✅B (probable cause)
All of the following are risk factors for osteoporosis EXCEPT:
(A) Low calcium intake
(B) Smoking
(C) Alcohol use
(D) Turner's syndrome
(E) Obesity -
correct answer ✅E
A 50 - year - old African American woman visits your office for an
annual examination. She takes inhaled steroids and Beta- agonists
for mild intermittentasthma. Her past medical history is negative for
any fracture. She has no family history of osteoporosis. She
exercises regularly. Her menses areregular. Based on her history,
what are your recommendations for osteoporosis prevention and
screening?
(A) Take 800 mg of calcium and 800 IU vitamin Ddaily
,BSNC 1000 FINAL NCLEX Q'S 6-10
EXAM QUESRIONS AND ANSWERS
(B) Take 1200 mg of calcium and 400 IU vitaminD daily
(C) Bone mineral density (BMD) screening
(D) Begin calcitonin therapy to increase bonedensity
(E) Begin alendronate therapy to increase bonedensity -
correct answer ✅B
A client is diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which statements should
the nurse include when teaching the client about the disease?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
a)"It's common in females after menopause."
b) "It's a degenerative disease characterized by a decrease in bone
density."
c) "It's a congenital disease caused by poor dietary intake of milk
products."
d) "It can cause pain and injury."
e) "Passive range-of-motion exercises can promote bone growth."
f) "Weight-bearing exercise should be avoided." -
correct answer ✅A, B, D
The nurse should include which of the following client teachings for
prevention of rapid progression of osteoporosis?
, BSNC 1000 FINAL NCLEX Q'S 6-10
EXAM QUESRIONS AND ANSWERS
a) avoid taking skim milk
b) avoid taking protein-rich foods
c) avoid calcium supplement
d) avoid alcohol -
correct answer ✅D
-will prevent rapid progression
Intervention to prevent osteoporosis in women should start at
which age? -
correct answer ✅20-35 years
Postmenopausal women are more prone to suffer from
osteoporosis due to? -
correct answer ✅decreased estrogen levels
What is the best way to diagnose osteoporosis? -
correct answer ✅bone density scan
When a client is using a cane for maximal support, the nurse is
aware that the client should do which of the following?
a. Keep the elbow that is holding the cane straight and stiff
