NU 155 MED SURG, EXAM 4,
MUSCULOSKELETAL (QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 LATEST EDITION) ALL
GRADED A+.
What are joints? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Allow movement between bones,
formed where 2 bones join, covered w/ cartilage, enclosed in a capsule
What are causes of musculoskeletal disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Trauma
Bruising
Strains (muscle/tendons) and sprains (ligaments)
Fractures
Poor nutrition and weak bones
Inadequate protein and muscle wasting
,Malignant tumors
Estrogen and osteoporosis
How do you prevent musculoskeletal disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Weight-
training
● Proper body mechanics
● Minerals for bone health and density
● Safety measures
● Seatbelts
● Helmets
● General health habits
● No smoking
● Good diet
● Healthy weigh
What are imaging dx? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -● X-Ray, CT, MRI, bone scan
, What are endoscopic dx? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Arthroscopy
Lab study dx - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -● CBC, CMP - anemia, chemistry, creatinine
(liver enzymes)
● Urinalysis - calcium, uric acid
● Serum calcium and phosphate
Arthrocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Removes blood, pus or fluid from a joint
cavity using a long needle
*informed consent
Post arthrocentesis tx - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Apply a compress bandage
RICE
MUSCULOSKELETAL (QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 LATEST EDITION) ALL
GRADED A+.
What are joints? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Allow movement between bones,
formed where 2 bones join, covered w/ cartilage, enclosed in a capsule
What are causes of musculoskeletal disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Trauma
Bruising
Strains (muscle/tendons) and sprains (ligaments)
Fractures
Poor nutrition and weak bones
Inadequate protein and muscle wasting
,Malignant tumors
Estrogen and osteoporosis
How do you prevent musculoskeletal disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Weight-
training
● Proper body mechanics
● Minerals for bone health and density
● Safety measures
● Seatbelts
● Helmets
● General health habits
● No smoking
● Good diet
● Healthy weigh
What are imaging dx? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -● X-Ray, CT, MRI, bone scan
, What are endoscopic dx? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Arthroscopy
Lab study dx - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -● CBC, CMP - anemia, chemistry, creatinine
(liver enzymes)
● Urinalysis - calcium, uric acid
● Serum calcium and phosphate
Arthrocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Removes blood, pus or fluid from a joint
cavity using a long needle
*informed consent
Post arthrocentesis tx - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Apply a compress bandage
RICE