NURS 3100: EXAM 3 Practice Quiz
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Osteoporosis is characterized by increased bone resorption and decreased calcium
absorption.
True or False - ANSWER-True
Muscle strength can be assessed with a goniometer.
True or False - ANSWER-False
The main electrolyte involved in osteoporosis is calcium.
True or False - ANSWER-True
_______ is turning or facing upward. - ANSWER-Supination
_________ , an exaggerated lumbar curve is often seen in pregnancy or obesity. -
ANSWER-Lordosis
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, A nursing practitioner refers clients for osteoporosis screening according to the
latest U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations. According
to these recommendations, what client should be screened for osteoporosis?
A) A 37-year-old woman who takes oral contraceptives
B) A 69-year-old woman with no major risk factors for osteoporosis
C) A 71-year-old man who has type 2 diabetes
D) A 49-year-old African American woman who is obese - ANSWER-B) A 69-
year-old woman with no major risk factors for osteoporosis
Bone tissue is formed by active cells called __________ . - ANSWER-osteoblasts
The nurse is performing the bulge test during the assessment of a client's knee.
This test will allow the nurse to make what determination? - ANSWER-Whether
the client's swollen knee is caused by tissue swelling or by fluid accumulation
The nurse has had a client place the backs of both her hands against each other
while flexing her wrists at a 90-degree angle with fingers pointed downward and
wrists dangling. The presence of pain or tingling during this test suggests what
health problem to the nurse? - ANSWER-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Questions 2025 with Answers
Osteoporosis is characterized by increased bone resorption and decreased calcium
absorption.
True or False - ANSWER-True
Muscle strength can be assessed with a goniometer.
True or False - ANSWER-False
The main electrolyte involved in osteoporosis is calcium.
True or False - ANSWER-True
_______ is turning or facing upward. - ANSWER-Supination
_________ , an exaggerated lumbar curve is often seen in pregnancy or obesity. -
ANSWER-Lordosis
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, A nursing practitioner refers clients for osteoporosis screening according to the
latest U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations. According
to these recommendations, what client should be screened for osteoporosis?
A) A 37-year-old woman who takes oral contraceptives
B) A 69-year-old woman with no major risk factors for osteoporosis
C) A 71-year-old man who has type 2 diabetes
D) A 49-year-old African American woman who is obese - ANSWER-B) A 69-
year-old woman with no major risk factors for osteoporosis
Bone tissue is formed by active cells called __________ . - ANSWER-osteoblasts
The nurse is performing the bulge test during the assessment of a client's knee.
This test will allow the nurse to make what determination? - ANSWER-Whether
the client's swollen knee is caused by tissue swelling or by fluid accumulation
The nurse has had a client place the backs of both her hands against each other
while flexing her wrists at a 90-degree angle with fingers pointed downward and
wrists dangling. The presence of pain or tingling during this test suggests what
health problem to the nurse? - ANSWER-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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