NSG6020 Orthopedics | Musculoskeletal Nursing Study Guide & Exam Review

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NSG6020 – Orthopedics Nursing Review Prepare for NSG6020 Orthopedics with this focused study resource covering essential musculoskeletal and orthopedic nursing concepts. Designed to help nursing students review common conditions, assessment findings, treatments, and nursing management. Key review areas may include: Musculoskeletal anatomy and assessment Fractures and fracture management Sprains, strains, and dislocations Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis Osteoporosis Joint replacement and postoperative care Traction and orthopedic devices Cast and splint care Neurovascular assessment Pain management Mobility and rehabilitation Complications and patient safety Nursing interventions and patient education Ideal for: NSG6020 Orthopedics exam preparation Musculoskeletal nursing review Advanced nursing students Practice and self-assessment Quiz and test preparation Final exam revision Use this resource as a supplementary study aid alongside your textbook, lecture materials, clinical guidelines, and instructor-provided resources.

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When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes
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tenderness of the posterior medial malleolus. This could be sugge
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stive of: - correct answer Tibial tendinitis
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When testing hand grip strength on a patient, the nurse practitione
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r asks the patient to squeeze which finger(s)?: -
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correct answer Second and third fingers
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A thickened nodule overlying the flexor tendon of the 4th finger a
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nd possibly the 5th finger near the distal palmar crease is suggesti
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ve of: - correct answer Dupuytren's contracture
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The forward slippage of one vertebrae resulting in spinal cord co
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mpression is referred to as: - correct answer Spondylolisthesis
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Apatient complains of shooting pains below the knee radiating int
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o the lateral leg and calf. This type of low back pain is referred to
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as: - correct answer radicular low back pain
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correct answer A median nerve disorder
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What test is performed when the nurse practitioner instructs the p
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atient to hold his wrists in flexion for 60 seconds while pressing b
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ack on his hands together to form right angles: -
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correct answer phalen's test
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When inspecting the should and shoulder girdle, the rounded later
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al aspect of the should appears flattened. This finding could be as
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sociated with: - correct answer Anterior should dislocation
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When inspecting the shoulder and shoulder girdle, an elevation of
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the right should was noted this finding could be associated with:
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- correct answer Scoliosis
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On examination of the foot, the nurse practitioner notes acute infl
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ammation of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. This finding coul ./ ./ ./ ./ ./ ./ ./ ./

d be consistent wit h - correct answer Gout
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Decreased spinal mobility in the lumbar region could be suggesti ./ ./ ./ ./ ./ ./ ./ ./ ./

ve of: - correct answer osteoarthritis
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, When performing a musculoskeletal examination, the nurse pract
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itioner instructs the patient to move his arm behind himself. This
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motion of the should girdle would be an example of: -
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correct answer Extension
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Passive flexion, valgus stress, and internal rotation of the lower le
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g evaluate the: - correct answer medial meniscus
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A 35 year old female patient presents to the nurse practitioner wit
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h complaints of pain in the joints of both hands accompanied by s
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tiffness, especially in the morning with tenderness and warmth to
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touch. Examination reveals swelling of the synovial tissue and li
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mitation of motion. These findings are consistent with: -
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correct answer rheumatoid arthritis
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With the patient in the dorsal decubitus position, have him slowly
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extend the knee while maintaining the varus stress and external r
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otation. If a snap on the medial joint line is palpated, this may indi
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cate a positive test for a : - correct answer medial meniscal tear
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