NUR 105; MUSCULOSKELETAL 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS UPDATED
what is avascular necrosis? - ANSWER->a variety of
factors can interfere with blood supply after a bone
injury, once bone cells are deprived of O2 and nutrients,
they die and cell walls collapse.
what are signs and symptoms of avascular necrosis? -
ANSWER->pain, instability, and decreased function in the
affected area, swelling, bruising tenderness, abnormal
position, and decreased mobility
what should the nurse be most concerned about
regarding a pt with a fracture? - ANSWER->ABC if person
is stable, reps complications, safety, infection control, fall
prevention, positioning, bleeding, DVT
, how do fractures impact mobility? - ANSWER->limit
mobility or complete immobility
what complications could this fracture cause? - ANSWER-
>bleeding, DVT, infection, falls, avascular necrosis,
compartment syndrome
what medical-surgical treatment should the nurse expect
to occur? - ANSWER->casts, splints, traction
what is reduction? - ANSWER->the process of bringing
the ends of the broken bone into proper alignment
(traction or manually)
whose most at risk for osteoporosis? - ANSWER->thin
white female
patient teaching for prevention of osteoporosis -
ANSWER->diet high in calcium and vitamin D, walking
what kind of medicine do you give to a person to treat
osteoporosis? - ANSWER->bisphosphonates
what do bisphosphonates end with? - ANSWER-
>"dronate"
AND ANSWERS UPDATED
what is avascular necrosis? - ANSWER->a variety of
factors can interfere with blood supply after a bone
injury, once bone cells are deprived of O2 and nutrients,
they die and cell walls collapse.
what are signs and symptoms of avascular necrosis? -
ANSWER->pain, instability, and decreased function in the
affected area, swelling, bruising tenderness, abnormal
position, and decreased mobility
what should the nurse be most concerned about
regarding a pt with a fracture? - ANSWER->ABC if person
is stable, reps complications, safety, infection control, fall
prevention, positioning, bleeding, DVT
, how do fractures impact mobility? - ANSWER->limit
mobility or complete immobility
what complications could this fracture cause? - ANSWER-
>bleeding, DVT, infection, falls, avascular necrosis,
compartment syndrome
what medical-surgical treatment should the nurse expect
to occur? - ANSWER->casts, splints, traction
what is reduction? - ANSWER->the process of bringing
the ends of the broken bone into proper alignment
(traction or manually)
whose most at risk for osteoporosis? - ANSWER->thin
white female
patient teaching for prevention of osteoporosis -
ANSWER->diet high in calcium and vitamin D, walking
what kind of medicine do you give to a person to treat
osteoporosis? - ANSWER->bisphosphonates
what do bisphosphonates end with? - ANSWER-
>"dronate"