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Question 1 of 9
Which findings would the nurse expect to note when assessing the
lower extremities of a patient with low back pain?
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Pale, cool skin
Pale, cool skin is an expected finding in patient with a
circulatory perfusion problem, not a lower back problem.
Tense muscle tone
Tense, firm muscles that do not relax easily are an expected
objective finding in a patient with low back pain.
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Hyperactive reflexes
Exaggerated reflexes are an expected objective finding in a
patient with low back pain.
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Guarding of the area
Guarding or protecting the painful area is an expected
objective finding in a patient with low back pain.
o
Decreased pain with movement
Increased, not decreased, pain with movement is an
expected finding in a patient with low back pain.
Question 2 of 9
The nurse is reviewing the intake forms for a patient with acute low
back pain. Which finding is most likely related to the cause of the
pain?
• oWent swimming the previous
day
Swimming is a low-impact activity that is not likely to
cause low back pain.
• o History of degenerative disc
disease (DDD)
DDD is likely to lead to chronic, progressive pain, not acute
pain.
• Correct o Twisted funny while playing
volleyball
Acute pain has a sudden onset most likely secondary to an
injury, such as that sustained while participating in sports.
• oSmokes a half pack of cigarettes
per week
Smoking can increase the risk of low back pain, but it is not
the most likely cause of acute pain.
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Question 1 of 9
Which findings would the nurse expect to note when assessing the
lower extremities of a patient with low back pain?
o
Pale, cool skin
Pale, cool skin is an expected finding in patient with a
circulatory perfusion problem, not a lower back problem.
Tense muscle tone
Tense, firm muscles that do not relax easily are an expected
objective finding in a patient with low back pain.
Wk 11 Sherpath Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain
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Hyperactive reflexes
Exaggerated reflexes are an expected objective finding in a
patient with low back pain.
Correct
o
Guarding of the area
Guarding or protecting the painful area is an expected
objective finding in a patient with low back pain.
o
Decreased pain with movement
Increased, not decreased, pain with movement is an
expected finding in a patient with low back pain.
Question 2 of 9
The nurse is reviewing the intake forms for a patient with acute low
back pain. Which finding is most likely related to the cause of the
pain?
• oWent swimming the previous
day
Swimming is a low-impact activity that is not likely to
cause low back pain.
• o History of degenerative disc
disease (DDD)
DDD is likely to lead to chronic, progressive pain, not acute
pain.
• Correct o Twisted funny while playing
volleyball
Acute pain has a sudden onset most likely secondary to an
injury, such as that sustained while participating in sports.
• oSmokes a half pack of cigarettes
per week
Smoking can increase the risk of low back pain, but it is not
the most likely cause of acute pain.
Wk 11 Sherpath Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain
