NUR 113105 musculoskeletal and neurosensory systems STUDY GUIDE CHAPTER 31

CHAPTER 31 musCuloskeletal and neurosensory systems 302 Fundamentals For nursing APPLICATION EXERCISES 1. A nurse in a provider’s office is preparing to assess a young adult male client’s musculoskeletal system as part of a comprehensive physical examination. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) A. A concave thoracic spine posteriorly B. An exaggerated lumbar curvature C. A concave lumbar spine posteriorly D. An exaggerated thoracic curvature E. Muscles slightly larger on his dominant side 2. A nurse is evaluating a client’s neurosensory system. To evaluate stereognosis, she should ask the client to close his eyes and identify which of the following items? A. A word she whispers 30 cm from his ear B. A number she traces on the palm of his hand C. The vibration of a tuning fork she places on his foot D. A familiar object she places in his hand 3. A nurse is assessing a client who reports pain when the nurse evaluates the internal rotation of her right shoulder. Which of the following activities is this problem likely to affect?