GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Mobility NSG 100 Exam 3
Practice Question Bank
Fundamentals of Nursing — NCLEX-Style Practice Questions with
Rationales
Comprehensive Review: Musculoskeletal System, Mobility, Immobility & More
Edition 1 · July 2026
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Practice Questions with Answers & Rationales 2
NSG 100 · Galen College of Nursing Page 1
,MOBILITY NSG 100 EXAM 3 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each stem, choose your answer, then check the rationale directly below it. The correct
option is marked, and each wrong option is explained so you understand why it's wrong — not
just that it is.
Category: Fundamentals of Nursing — Mobility & Musculoskeletal System
1 What are the primary functions of the musculoskeletal system?
A Support for soft tissues, protection of vital organs, movement, mineral and fat
storage, and blood cell production.
B Only movement and support.
C Only mineral storage and blood cell production.
D Only protection of vital organs.
Why A is correct: The musculoskeletal system provides support, protection, movement,
mineral/fat storage, and blood cell production.
B — This is incomplete.
C — This is incomplete.
D — This is incomplete.
, 2 What is the role of bones in the musculoskeletal system?
A They provide the framework of the body.
B They connect muscle to bone.
C They connect bone to bone.
D They store only fat.
Why A is correct: Bones provide the framework of the body.
B — This describes tendons.
C — This describes ligaments.
D — Bones store minerals and fat.
3 What is the function of tendons and ligaments?
A They support and stabilize movement.
B They produce blood cells.
C They store minerals.
D They provide the framework of the body.
Why A is correct: Tendons and ligaments support and stabilize movement.
B — Bones produce blood cells.
C — Bones store minerals.
D — Bones provide the framework.
Mobility NSG 100 Exam 3
Practice Question Bank
Fundamentals of Nursing — NCLEX-Style Practice Questions with
Rationales
Comprehensive Review: Musculoskeletal System, Mobility, Immobility & More
Edition 1 · July 2026
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Practice Questions with Answers & Rationales 2
NSG 100 · Galen College of Nursing Page 1
,MOBILITY NSG 100 EXAM 3 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each stem, choose your answer, then check the rationale directly below it. The correct
option is marked, and each wrong option is explained so you understand why it's wrong — not
just that it is.
Category: Fundamentals of Nursing — Mobility & Musculoskeletal System
1 What are the primary functions of the musculoskeletal system?
A Support for soft tissues, protection of vital organs, movement, mineral and fat
storage, and blood cell production.
B Only movement and support.
C Only mineral storage and blood cell production.
D Only protection of vital organs.
Why A is correct: The musculoskeletal system provides support, protection, movement,
mineral/fat storage, and blood cell production.
B — This is incomplete.
C — This is incomplete.
D — This is incomplete.
, 2 What is the role of bones in the musculoskeletal system?
A They provide the framework of the body.
B They connect muscle to bone.
C They connect bone to bone.
D They store only fat.
Why A is correct: Bones provide the framework of the body.
B — This describes tendons.
C — This describes ligaments.
D — Bones store minerals and fat.
3 What is the function of tendons and ligaments?
A They support and stabilize movement.
B They produce blood cells.
C They store minerals.
D They provide the framework of the body.
Why A is correct: Tendons and ligaments support and stabilize movement.
B — Bones produce blood cells.
C — Bones store minerals.
D — Bones provide the framework.
