NSG-316 Final Exam STUDY GUIDE WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
(GRADED A +) LATEST UPDATED VERSION 2026
The nurse performs the "get up and go test" on a geriatric patient to assess for
which condition?
a. risk of fall
b. presence of lordosis
c. risk of osteoporosis
d. presence of abnormal gait - Answer Answer: a
Which condition would the nurse expect in a patient who has been on bed rest for a
month?
a. adhesive capsulitis
b. tear of rotator cuff
c. dislocated shoulder
d. subacromial bursitis - Answer Answer: a
* adhesive capsulitis is also known as frozen shoulder and os associated w/
prolonged bed rest or shoulder immobility
A patient with a history of a knee injury reports local pain in the knee. Which test
would the nurse perform to further evaluate the knee?
,a. Phalen
b. Thomas
c. Bulge Sign
d. McMurray - Answer Answer: d
* The McMurray test is performed when a patient has reported a history of trauma
followed by locking, giving way, or local knee pain
* If you hear a "click" = McMurray test is positive for a torn meniscus
How does the time of day affect rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and tendinitis?
- Answer - RA pain is worse in the morning
- Osteoarthritis pain is worse later in the day
- Tendinitis is worse in the morning but improves throughout the day
The patient has been experiencing axial skeletal pain for 4 months and reports
confusion, forgetfulness, insomnia, and fatigue. The nurse suspects which
diagnosis?
a. scoliosis
b. achilles tenosynovitis
c. fibromyalgia syndrome
d. herniated nucleus pulposus - Answer Answer: c
* Fibromyalgia may cause psychosocial distress leading to cognitive problems
such as mental confusion and forgetfulness
, Genu varum - Answer bowlegs
Genu valgum - Answer knock-knees
The nurse appreciates a grating sound during joint manipulation of a patient with
rheumatoid arthritis. Which term would the nurse use to document this finding?
a. ankylosis
b. crepitation
c. dislocation
d. subluxation - Answer Answer: b
The older adult patient complains of stiffness in the right knee and severe pain with
ambulation. Upon further assessment, the nurse notes a hard, bony protuberance on
the right knee joint. The nurse suspects which diagnosis?
a. osteoarthritis
b. gouty arthritis
c. ankylosing spondylitis
d. subcutaneous nodule - Answer Answer: a
* Osteoarthritis = noninflammatory, localized, progressive disorder involving
deterioration of articular cartilage and subchondral bone; DEGENERATIVE!!!
If you were to see a limitation such as swelling from arthritis in a patient, how
would that affect testing their range of motion? - Answer If you see a limitation,
CORRECT QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
(GRADED A +) LATEST UPDATED VERSION 2026
The nurse performs the "get up and go test" on a geriatric patient to assess for
which condition?
a. risk of fall
b. presence of lordosis
c. risk of osteoporosis
d. presence of abnormal gait - Answer Answer: a
Which condition would the nurse expect in a patient who has been on bed rest for a
month?
a. adhesive capsulitis
b. tear of rotator cuff
c. dislocated shoulder
d. subacromial bursitis - Answer Answer: a
* adhesive capsulitis is also known as frozen shoulder and os associated w/
prolonged bed rest or shoulder immobility
A patient with a history of a knee injury reports local pain in the knee. Which test
would the nurse perform to further evaluate the knee?
,a. Phalen
b. Thomas
c. Bulge Sign
d. McMurray - Answer Answer: d
* The McMurray test is performed when a patient has reported a history of trauma
followed by locking, giving way, or local knee pain
* If you hear a "click" = McMurray test is positive for a torn meniscus
How does the time of day affect rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and tendinitis?
- Answer - RA pain is worse in the morning
- Osteoarthritis pain is worse later in the day
- Tendinitis is worse in the morning but improves throughout the day
The patient has been experiencing axial skeletal pain for 4 months and reports
confusion, forgetfulness, insomnia, and fatigue. The nurse suspects which
diagnosis?
a. scoliosis
b. achilles tenosynovitis
c. fibromyalgia syndrome
d. herniated nucleus pulposus - Answer Answer: c
* Fibromyalgia may cause psychosocial distress leading to cognitive problems
such as mental confusion and forgetfulness
, Genu varum - Answer bowlegs
Genu valgum - Answer knock-knees
The nurse appreciates a grating sound during joint manipulation of a patient with
rheumatoid arthritis. Which term would the nurse use to document this finding?
a. ankylosis
b. crepitation
c. dislocation
d. subluxation - Answer Answer: b
The older adult patient complains of stiffness in the right knee and severe pain with
ambulation. Upon further assessment, the nurse notes a hard, bony protuberance on
the right knee joint. The nurse suspects which diagnosis?
a. osteoarthritis
b. gouty arthritis
c. ankylosing spondylitis
d. subcutaneous nodule - Answer Answer: a
* Osteoarthritis = noninflammatory, localized, progressive disorder involving
deterioration of articular cartilage and subchondral bone; DEGENERATIVE!!!
If you were to see a limitation such as swelling from arthritis in a patient, how
would that affect testing their range of motion? - Answer If you see a limitation,
