Ch. 24 Prep U
The school nurse notes that the client carries her left shoulder higher than her
right shoulder. You should recognize the likely presence of what health
problem? - correct answer ✔Scoliosis
One of the functions of a bone is to - correct answer ✔produce blood cells
When assessing muscle tone and strength, the nurse would document
expected findings as - correct answer ✔"upper and lower extremity muscle
strength is 5/5 bilaterally"
A nurse notices that a client has decreased range of motion with lateral
bending of the cervical spine to the left side. What should the nurse do next in
relation to this finding? - correct answer ✔Compare this finding to the range
of motion to the right side
While assessing the range of motion in an adult client's shoulders, the client
expresses pain and exhibits limited abduction and muscle weakness. The
nurse plans to refer the client to a physician for possible - correct answer
✔rotator cuff tear.
While assessing the elbow of an adult client, the client complains of pain and
swelling. The nurse should further assess the client for - correct answer
✔arthritis.
A client has osteoarthritis of the elbow. Which assessment approach should
the nurse expect to be impacted by this health problem? - correct answer
✔flexion
, What range of motion is the nurse testing by asking a client to stoop to pick an
object off the floor? - correct answer ✔flexion
A client presents at the clinic with an enlarged, swollen, hot, and red
metatarsophalangeal joint and bursa of the great toe. What medical diagnosis
would the nurse suspect? - correct answer ✔Gouty arthritis
The nurse is receiving report on a client with a nursing diagnosis of activity
intolerance. What would be an appropriate nursing intervention for this client?
- correct answer ✔Promote reconditioning
A nurse conducts a physical examination of the musculoskeletal system of a
client who reports upper arm pain. Which instruction should the nurse provide
the client when assessing flexion of the elbow? - correct answer ✔"Bend
your elbow."
An African American client appears to have lumbar lordosis present upon
examination of the thoracic and lumbar spine. What should the nurse do in
relation to this finding? - correct answer ✔Document this as a normal
variation
A 38-year-old woman presents with multiple small joints that are symmetrically
involved with pain, swelling, and stiffness. Which of the following is the most
likely explanation? - correct answer ✔Rheumatoid arthritis
A client is unable to externally rotate the left shoulder. What health problem
should the nurse suspect is occurring with this client? - correct answer
✔rotator cuff tear
A college age athlete presents to the clinic with pain in the tibiotalar joint. It is
a hinge joint limited to flexion and extension. The terms used to describe
The school nurse notes that the client carries her left shoulder higher than her
right shoulder. You should recognize the likely presence of what health
problem? - correct answer ✔Scoliosis
One of the functions of a bone is to - correct answer ✔produce blood cells
When assessing muscle tone and strength, the nurse would document
expected findings as - correct answer ✔"upper and lower extremity muscle
strength is 5/5 bilaterally"
A nurse notices that a client has decreased range of motion with lateral
bending of the cervical spine to the left side. What should the nurse do next in
relation to this finding? - correct answer ✔Compare this finding to the range
of motion to the right side
While assessing the range of motion in an adult client's shoulders, the client
expresses pain and exhibits limited abduction and muscle weakness. The
nurse plans to refer the client to a physician for possible - correct answer
✔rotator cuff tear.
While assessing the elbow of an adult client, the client complains of pain and
swelling. The nurse should further assess the client for - correct answer
✔arthritis.
A client has osteoarthritis of the elbow. Which assessment approach should
the nurse expect to be impacted by this health problem? - correct answer
✔flexion
, What range of motion is the nurse testing by asking a client to stoop to pick an
object off the floor? - correct answer ✔flexion
A client presents at the clinic with an enlarged, swollen, hot, and red
metatarsophalangeal joint and bursa of the great toe. What medical diagnosis
would the nurse suspect? - correct answer ✔Gouty arthritis
The nurse is receiving report on a client with a nursing diagnosis of activity
intolerance. What would be an appropriate nursing intervention for this client?
- correct answer ✔Promote reconditioning
A nurse conducts a physical examination of the musculoskeletal system of a
client who reports upper arm pain. Which instruction should the nurse provide
the client when assessing flexion of the elbow? - correct answer ✔"Bend
your elbow."
An African American client appears to have lumbar lordosis present upon
examination of the thoracic and lumbar spine. What should the nurse do in
relation to this finding? - correct answer ✔Document this as a normal
variation
A 38-year-old woman presents with multiple small joints that are symmetrically
involved with pain, swelling, and stiffness. Which of the following is the most
likely explanation? - correct answer ✔Rheumatoid arthritis
A client is unable to externally rotate the left shoulder. What health problem
should the nurse suspect is occurring with this client? - correct answer
✔rotator cuff tear
A college age athlete presents to the clinic with pain in the tibiotalar joint. It is
a hinge joint limited to flexion and extension. The terms used to describe
