NURSING 101 Chapter 45: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

1. Until the skeleton matures and adult stature is reached, where does growth in the length of bone occur? a. Epiphyseal line c. Epiphyseal cartilage b. Physeal plate d. Metaphyseal plate ANS: B Until the skeleton matures and adult stature is reached, growth in the length of bone occurs only at the physeal plate through endochondral ossification. PTS: 1 REF: Page 1592 2. Which skeletal deformity is normal at birth but generally disappears by 21 / 2 years of age? a. Genu varum (bowleg) c. Equinovarus (clubfoot) b. Genu valgum (knock knee) d. Pes planus (flat feet) ANS: A Genu varum (bowleg) generally resolves itself by 21 / 2 years of age, whereas genu valgum (knock knee) maximizes by 5 to 6 years of age. This statement is not true of either equinovarus or pes planus. PTS: 1 REF: Page 1593 3. The total mass of muscle in the body can be estimated from which serum laboratory test value? a. Albumin c. Creatinine b. Blood urea nitrogen d. Creatine