Jones Actual Exam 2026/2027 – Complete 30 Questions with
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SECTION A: Subjective Data Collection – Musculoskeletal History
(Q1–Q5)
Q1: Tina states, "My right foot has been hurting for about a week." Using the OLDCARTS
framework, which follow-up question best explores the aggravating and alleviating
factors of her pain?
A. "Do your parents or grandparents have arthritis?"
B. "What makes the pain worse, such as walking or standing, and what makes it better?"
[CORRECT]
C. "Do you feel safe in your current home situation?"
D. "Would you like me to bring you some reading material?"
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "A" in OLDCARTS targets aggravating and alleviating factors, which
clarifies the mechanical pattern of the pain. Option A assesses family history, C is a
safety screening question, and D is unrelated to symptom characterization.
Q2: Which question best assesses the functional impact of Tina's musculoskeletal
pain?
A. "On a scale of 0 to 10, what is your pain right now?"
B. "Did you complete high school?"
C. "How does the pain affect your ability to walk, work, sleep, and complete your daily
activities?" [CORRECT]
D. "Do you believe your pain is real?"
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Functional assessment explores how symptoms limit occupation, mobility,
and activities of daily living, which guides care planning. A rating scale measures
severity rather than function, education and symptom validation do not assess
functional impact.
Q3: Which question best screens Tina's past musculoskeletal history?
, A. "Have you ever had any joint injuries, fractures, surgeries, or childhood skeletal
problems such as scoliosis?" [CORRECT]
B. "When did you last eat a full meal?"
C. "Do you have any medication allergies?"
D. "How many glasses of water do you drink each day?"
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A musculoskeletal history screen targets prior injuries, fractures, surgeries,
and developmental or childhood skeletal conditions. Diet, allergies, and fluid intake
belong to other history sections and do not elicit musculoskeletal data.
Q4: In the OLDCARTS mnemonic used to structure pain documentation, the letters "C"
and "S" represent which elements?
A. Cost and support
B. Culture and safety
C. Compliance and stability
D. Character and severity [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: OLDCARTS stands for Onset, Location, Duration, Character,
Aggravating/Alleviating factors, Radiation, Timing, and Severity. The other pairings are
not components of the mnemonic.
Q5: Tina reports she has been taking ibuprofen for the pain. Which response best
explores her self-treatment?
A. "You really shouldn't medicate yourself without a doctor."
B. "How much ibuprofen are you taking, how often, and how well does it relieve the
pain?" [CORRECT]
C. "Ibuprofen thins your blood, so stop taking it immediately."
D. "Why did you wait a whole week to come in?"
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing dose, frequency, and effectiveness of self-treatment yields
accurate subjective data and identifies safety concerns. The other responses are
judgmental or directive and shut down data collection.
SECTION B: Objective Data Collection – Musculoskeletal Physical
Examination (Q6–Q10)