NUR 1172 NUTRITION QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
"Apply ice packs for the first 24 to 48 hours, then apply heat packs." ✔✔A client is
treated in the emergency department for acute muscle strain in the left leg caused by
trying a new exercise. During discharge preparation, the nurse should provide which
instruction?
prednisone (Deltasone) ✔✔The nurse is conducting an admission history of a client
admitted with a fracture. The nurse recognizes that which of the client's medications
placed the client at risk for fractures?
Better molding to the client. ✔✔A group of students are reviewing information about
cast composition in preparation for a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages
of each. The students demonstrate understanding of the topic when they cite which of
the following as an advantage of a plaster cast?
Swing-through ✔✔The nurse is planning discharge instructions for the client with
osteomyelitis. What instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Maintain Buck's traction. ✔✔Which nursing intervention is appropriate for minimizing
muscle spasms in the client with a hip fracture?
Arthrogram ✔✔A client is scheduled to have an x-ray examination of his shoulder in
which the synovial fluid will be aspirated and sent to the laboratory for analysis. This will
be followed by administration of a contrast medium and x-rays. The nurse understands
that the client will be undergoing which of the following?
Walk or perform weight-bearing exercises outdoors. ✔✔The nurse teaches the patient
with a high risk for osteoporosis about risk-lowering strategies including which of the
following actions?
Emphasize areas of strengths. ✔✔A rehabilitation nurse is assisting a patient to cope
with a disability. Which of the following would the nurse suggest?
"You must remain very still during the procedure." ✔✔The nurse is preparing the client
for computed tomography. Which information should be given by the nurse?
Bowing of the legs ✔✔Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse
expect to find in a client who has Paget's disease?
, Hypothyroidism ✔✔A group of students are reviewing information about osteoporosis in
preparation for a class discussion. The students demonstrate a need for additional
review when they state which of the following as a risk factor?
Diaphyses ✔✔A group of students are reviewing the structure and function of bones.
The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they state that cortical
bone is found primarily in which of the following?
Passive ✔✔Which therapeutic exercise is done by the nurse without assistance from
the patient?
Stress incontinence ✔✔During assessment, a patient reports that she sometimes "wets
herself" when sneezing. The nurse documents this as which of the following?
Dislocated Shoulder ✔✔A client who suffers an injury in a local high school hockey
game presents with left shoulder pain. The client cannot move the left arm, and the left
shoulder is lower than the right shoulder. The nurse recognizes the client most likely
has a:
Instruct the client to avoid internal rotation of the leg. ✔✔Which intervention should the
nurse implement with the client who has undergone a hip replacement?
Tinel's ✔✔Which sign may be helpful in identifying carpal tunnel syndrome?
A grating sound when a joint is put through range of motion. ✔✔The nurse is reviewing
the client's admission assessment and notes that crepitus of the right knee joint was
documented. The nurse recognizes that crepitus is:
Teach the client how to prevent problems caused by immobility. ✔✔A client's left leg is
in skeletal traction with a Thomas leg splint and Pearson attachment. Which intervention
should the nurse include in this client's care plan?
Stress Incontinence ✔✔Type of incontinence is associated with weakened perineal
muscles that permit the leakage of urine when intra-abdominal pressure is increased.
Arthrography ✔✔Identifying acute or chronic tears of the joint capsule or supporting
ligaments of the knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, or waist.
Simple Fracture ✔✔Skin or mucous membranes extends to the fractured bone.
Pain ✔✔Hallmark sign of compartment syndrome.
Local Malignancy ✔✔Factor that inhibits fracture healing.
ANSWERS
"Apply ice packs for the first 24 to 48 hours, then apply heat packs." ✔✔A client is
treated in the emergency department for acute muscle strain in the left leg caused by
trying a new exercise. During discharge preparation, the nurse should provide which
instruction?
prednisone (Deltasone) ✔✔The nurse is conducting an admission history of a client
admitted with a fracture. The nurse recognizes that which of the client's medications
placed the client at risk for fractures?
Better molding to the client. ✔✔A group of students are reviewing information about
cast composition in preparation for a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages
of each. The students demonstrate understanding of the topic when they cite which of
the following as an advantage of a plaster cast?
Swing-through ✔✔The nurse is planning discharge instructions for the client with
osteomyelitis. What instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Maintain Buck's traction. ✔✔Which nursing intervention is appropriate for minimizing
muscle spasms in the client with a hip fracture?
Arthrogram ✔✔A client is scheduled to have an x-ray examination of his shoulder in
which the synovial fluid will be aspirated and sent to the laboratory for analysis. This will
be followed by administration of a contrast medium and x-rays. The nurse understands
that the client will be undergoing which of the following?
Walk or perform weight-bearing exercises outdoors. ✔✔The nurse teaches the patient
with a high risk for osteoporosis about risk-lowering strategies including which of the
following actions?
Emphasize areas of strengths. ✔✔A rehabilitation nurse is assisting a patient to cope
with a disability. Which of the following would the nurse suggest?
"You must remain very still during the procedure." ✔✔The nurse is preparing the client
for computed tomography. Which information should be given by the nurse?
Bowing of the legs ✔✔Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse
expect to find in a client who has Paget's disease?
, Hypothyroidism ✔✔A group of students are reviewing information about osteoporosis in
preparation for a class discussion. The students demonstrate a need for additional
review when they state which of the following as a risk factor?
Diaphyses ✔✔A group of students are reviewing the structure and function of bones.
The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they state that cortical
bone is found primarily in which of the following?
Passive ✔✔Which therapeutic exercise is done by the nurse without assistance from
the patient?
Stress incontinence ✔✔During assessment, a patient reports that she sometimes "wets
herself" when sneezing. The nurse documents this as which of the following?
Dislocated Shoulder ✔✔A client who suffers an injury in a local high school hockey
game presents with left shoulder pain. The client cannot move the left arm, and the left
shoulder is lower than the right shoulder. The nurse recognizes the client most likely
has a:
Instruct the client to avoid internal rotation of the leg. ✔✔Which intervention should the
nurse implement with the client who has undergone a hip replacement?
Tinel's ✔✔Which sign may be helpful in identifying carpal tunnel syndrome?
A grating sound when a joint is put through range of motion. ✔✔The nurse is reviewing
the client's admission assessment and notes that crepitus of the right knee joint was
documented. The nurse recognizes that crepitus is:
Teach the client how to prevent problems caused by immobility. ✔✔A client's left leg is
in skeletal traction with a Thomas leg splint and Pearson attachment. Which intervention
should the nurse include in this client's care plan?
Stress Incontinence ✔✔Type of incontinence is associated with weakened perineal
muscles that permit the leakage of urine when intra-abdominal pressure is increased.
Arthrography ✔✔Identifying acute or chronic tears of the joint capsule or supporting
ligaments of the knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, or waist.
Simple Fracture ✔✔Skin or mucous membranes extends to the fractured bone.
Pain ✔✔Hallmark sign of compartment syndrome.
Local Malignancy ✔✔Factor that inhibits fracture healing.
