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During a general musculoskeletal assessment, which one
of the following would help the nurse determine the client's
muscle strength?
A.Palpating the muscles and joints
B.Asking the client to lift weights
C.Examining the client for symmetry, size, and contour of
extremities
D.Applying force to the client's extremity as the client
pushes against that force - ANSWERS--D
,The nurse has to conduct the physical assessment of a
client with a traumatic injury. The physical assessment
should begin with the collection of which of the following
data?
A.The age of the client
B.The vital signs of the client
C.The nature of the injury
D.The level of sensation of the injured part - ANSWERS--
B
What advice should the nurse give to a client recovering
from a fractured hip to facilitate calcium absorption from
food and supplements?
A.Increase intake of amino acids.
,B.Increase intake of vitamin B6.
C.Increase intake of vitamin D.
D.Increase intake of dairy products. - ANSWERS--C
Which of the following factors influences the focus of the
initial history when assessing a new client with a
musculoskeletal problem?
A.Client's age
B.Client's lifestyle
C.Any chronic disorder or recent injury
D.Duration and location of discomfort or pain -
ANSWERS--C
, Which of the following is the reason why older adults are
more prone to skeletal fractures?
A.Because there is a 10% decrease in cortical bone
B.Because of calcium deficiency
C.Because there is no bone reformation
D.Because bone resorption is more rapid than bone
formation - ANSWERS--D
Which of the following is the most important nursing action
that may help clients who undergo a knee or hip
replacement?
A.Provide crutches to the client.
B.Assist in early ambulation.
C.Use a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine.