NURS 210: Musculoskeletal questions with 100% correct answers 2024/2025

NURS 210: Musculoskeletalwhat should the nurse look for on inspection? - correct answer Contour, symmetry, size, characteristics the nurse should specifically keep an eye out for what on inspection? - correct answer atrophy, hypertrophy, symmetry, fasciculations palpation allows the nurse to assess - correct answer muscle movement, tone, range of motion, muscle strength The nurse should begin the musculoskeletal examination as the patient walks into the room by examining which features? - correct answer movement, gait, and body posture When inspecting a patient's musculoskeletal system, which muscle characteristic would the nurse assess? - correct answer symmetry When assessing the musculoskeletal system, which body areas should be palpated? - correct answer bones, muscles, and joints passive range of motion is when - correct answer the nurse manipulates the patients joints active range of motion is when - correct answer the patient moves their own joints against gravity without assistance to assess muscle range of motion - correct answer the patient moves against resistance Which elements of joint range of motion should the nurse assess as part of a thorough musculoskeletal examination? - correct answer movement and stability