NSG 311 Chapter 12 Exam Questions
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The pathophysiology underlying gouty arthritis may be attributed to: - Answers -✔✔ An
alteration in purine metabolism resulting in hyperuricemia
Rickets is characterized by soft, weak bones resulting from: - Answers -✔✔ Vitamin D
deficiency
A life-threatening complication of a fracture is: - Answers -✔✔ Fat embolism
After a period of prolonged bed rest, the healthcare provider tells the patient she has
developed brittle bones. The nurse should explain to the patient that the prolonged bed
rest has resulted in: - Answers -✔✔ Osteoporosis
Which of the following conditions is NOT a characteristic manifestation of rheumatoid
arthritis? - Answers -✔✔ High levels of uric acid in the blood
Which of the following statements regarding gout in INCORRECT? - Answers -✔✔ It is
associated with an autoantibody directed against antigens in joint cartilage
To determine if a patient is experiencing compartment syndrome, which of the following
is a priority area for nursing assessment? - Answers -✔✔ Pain at fracture site above
what would be expected
Which of the following laboratory values would you expect for the patient with gout due
to under excretion? - Answers -✔✔ High serum uric acid and low urine uric acid
Osteoporosis is most likely to affect which group of people: - Answers -✔✔ Older
women
Which of the following lab data would be most significant in the patient with Paget's
disease? - Answers -✔✔ Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase
Which of the following statements related to herniated intervertebral disk is
INCORRECT? - Answers -✔✔ It usually results from chronic infection of the disk, which
predisposes to herniation.
Compartment syndrome involves: - Answers -✔✔ Nerve and blood vessel compression
caused by swelling of tissues enclosed within muscle fascia
The most serious consequence of osteoporosis is: - Answers -✔✔ Hip fracture
Correct Answers New Update
The pathophysiology underlying gouty arthritis may be attributed to: - Answers -✔✔ An
alteration in purine metabolism resulting in hyperuricemia
Rickets is characterized by soft, weak bones resulting from: - Answers -✔✔ Vitamin D
deficiency
A life-threatening complication of a fracture is: - Answers -✔✔ Fat embolism
After a period of prolonged bed rest, the healthcare provider tells the patient she has
developed brittle bones. The nurse should explain to the patient that the prolonged bed
rest has resulted in: - Answers -✔✔ Osteoporosis
Which of the following conditions is NOT a characteristic manifestation of rheumatoid
arthritis? - Answers -✔✔ High levels of uric acid in the blood
Which of the following statements regarding gout in INCORRECT? - Answers -✔✔ It is
associated with an autoantibody directed against antigens in joint cartilage
To determine if a patient is experiencing compartment syndrome, which of the following
is a priority area for nursing assessment? - Answers -✔✔ Pain at fracture site above
what would be expected
Which of the following laboratory values would you expect for the patient with gout due
to under excretion? - Answers -✔✔ High serum uric acid and low urine uric acid
Osteoporosis is most likely to affect which group of people: - Answers -✔✔ Older
women
Which of the following lab data would be most significant in the patient with Paget's
disease? - Answers -✔✔ Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase
Which of the following statements related to herniated intervertebral disk is
INCORRECT? - Answers -✔✔ It usually results from chronic infection of the disk, which
predisposes to herniation.
Compartment syndrome involves: - Answers -✔✔ Nerve and blood vessel compression
caused by swelling of tissues enclosed within muscle fascia
The most serious consequence of osteoporosis is: - Answers -✔✔ Hip fracture
