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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
T/F: The bladder scan is used to determine how much urine is in the gallbladder. -
ANSWER-False
T/F: The semi-lateral position is also know as Sim's. - ANSWER-True A
trochanter roll is used to maintain the position of the .
- ANSWER-Trochanter
T/F: The abduction pillow is used to prevent internal hip rotation. - ANSWER-
True
What position is used to help the patient get up? - ANSWER-Dangling
What is a function of the musculoskeletal system? - ANSWER-Assist with
movement
As a nurse you know that during aging, a normal musculoskeletal
change would be? - ANSWER-A patient that came to the clinic with kyphotic
posture
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T/F: The nurse knows that recommending vitamin c and calcium will help prevent
musculoskeletal deenetarion. - ANSWER-False
As you interview the patient complaining of pain, you know that it is important to
ask them about . - ANSWER-Trauma
The nurse is performing a general survey. What is a component to observe related
to the musculoskeletal system? - ANSWER-Posture and abnormalities
To perform a proper neuromuscular assessment, you need to include pain, pulse,
pallor, paraesthesia (burning/prickling sensation) and
(Five P's). - ANSWER-Paralysis
When rating muscle strength, the nurse knows that grade 2 means? - ANSWER-
Poor
T/F: Medications such as loop diuretics can cause osteoporosis. - ANSWER-True
Which gland controls calcium release from the bones? - ANSWER- Parathyroid
gland
T/F: Osteoarthritis is know by having crepitus (popping/grating sounds; creaking
joints) which are due to lose of bone particles. - ANSWER-True
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T/F: Immobility has significant consequences in our overall health. - ANSWER-
True
Immobility can cause what type of musculoskeletal damage? - ANSWER-Foot
drop (drop foot; difficulty lifting the front of the foot; the front of the foot may
drag when patient is walking)
A good nursing intervention to reduce atelectasis (complete/partial collapse of
lungs) risk is? - ANSWER-Encourage cough, deep
breathing and turning
Adding vitamins and minerals helps the immobile patient prevent
. - ANSWER-Muscle mass reduction
A way to prevent GU complications on an immobile patient is
. - ANSWER-Bladder training
T/F: A patient with osteoporosis should receive education indicating to avoid
jarring activities. - ANSWER-True
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T/F: The nurse should include in the education, ways to prevent falls. Some
activities include removal of rugs and clutter. - ANSWER-True
T/F: Adding weight-bearing exercises 3-5 times a week can help prevent
osteopososis. - ANSWER-True
What would be a nursing intervention to prevent and maintain osteomylitis? -
ANSWER-Educate about medication and compliance
T/F: A patient with osteomylitis will need to be placed in droplet precaution. -
ANSWER-False
T/F: After surgery the patient will need a neurovascular check that includes
capillary refill. - ANSWER-True
After a bunionectomy the nurse needs to educate the patient about how .-
ANSWER-They may need a walking shoe for 6-12 weeks
What medication will be ordered for a patient with plantar fasciitis? - ANSWER-
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen and aspirin
The Phalen's test is used to determine . - ANSWER-Carpal tunnel
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