Module 5 questions
1. Sort the following joints into the categories based on their degree of
mobility.
Synovial Fibrous Cartilaginous
Hip joint Temporooccipital suture
Sternocostal joint
Metacarpal joint
Pubic symphysis
Vertebrae
2. Which of the following neurologic conditions may cause a problem
with mobility?
Select all that apply.
A Parkinson’s disease
B Huntington’s disease
C Epilepsy
D Ataxia
E Adult attention deficit disorder
3. A nurse cares for an older adult client who has an alteration in
mobility. Which of the following are physiological changes that
commonly occur in older adults?
Select all that apply.
A Thinner and less resilient Cartilage
B Increased range of motion
C Rigid and brittle tendons
D Loss of muscle mass
E Fewer bursa sacs
, Module 5 questions
4. The nurse is caring for clients at risk for immobility. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include to prevent complications of
immobility?
Select all that apply.
A Explain the importance of mobilization.
B Demonstrate exercises with the client.
C Assess the client’s cognitive status.
D Provide a complete bed bath.
E Determine if the client can mobilize independently.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has lower back pain. The client asks
about using a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) unit.
Which of the following would be a contraindication of use of a TENS
unit?
A Chronic low back pain
B Small cell carcinoma
C Fractured bone in the foot
D Chronic bursitis
6. A client who has osteoporosis is prescribed bisphosphonate. Which of
the following instructions is important for the nurse to include?
A “Avoid calcium-rich foods while taking.”
B “Notify the provider if you have pain in your hips or groin.”
C “If you experience sudden pain in your calf, be sure to elevate
your legs.”
D “Be sure to have a dental exam before starting this
medication.”
1. Sort the following joints into the categories based on their degree of
mobility.
Synovial Fibrous Cartilaginous
Hip joint Temporooccipital suture
Sternocostal joint
Metacarpal joint
Pubic symphysis
Vertebrae
2. Which of the following neurologic conditions may cause a problem
with mobility?
Select all that apply.
A Parkinson’s disease
B Huntington’s disease
C Epilepsy
D Ataxia
E Adult attention deficit disorder
3. A nurse cares for an older adult client who has an alteration in
mobility. Which of the following are physiological changes that
commonly occur in older adults?
Select all that apply.
A Thinner and less resilient Cartilage
B Increased range of motion
C Rigid and brittle tendons
D Loss of muscle mass
E Fewer bursa sacs
, Module 5 questions
4. The nurse is caring for clients at risk for immobility. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include to prevent complications of
immobility?
Select all that apply.
A Explain the importance of mobilization.
B Demonstrate exercises with the client.
C Assess the client’s cognitive status.
D Provide a complete bed bath.
E Determine if the client can mobilize independently.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has lower back pain. The client asks
about using a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) unit.
Which of the following would be a contraindication of use of a TENS
unit?
A Chronic low back pain
B Small cell carcinoma
C Fractured bone in the foot
D Chronic bursitis
6. A client who has osteoporosis is prescribed bisphosphonate. Which of
the following instructions is important for the nurse to include?
A “Avoid calcium-rich foods while taking.”
B “Notify the provider if you have pain in your hips or groin.”
C “If you experience sudden pain in your calf, be sure to elevate
your legs.”
D “Be sure to have a dental exam before starting this
medication.”
