Chapter 24 Health Assessment in Nursing 5th Edition

Chapter 24  Health Assessment in Nursing 5th Edition

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1. A client has suffered a suspected a rotator cuff tear. Which of the following would the
nurse expect to find?
A) Limitation of all shoulder motion
B) Chronic pain
C) Limited abduction
D) Sharp catches of pain with movement

2. After teaching a group of students about the bones and their functions, the instructor
determines that the teaching was successful when the students state that blood cells are
produced in which of the following?
A) Compact bone
B) Red marrow
C) Yellow marrow
D) Spongy bone

3. A client complains of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Which of the following
would the nurse most likely assess?
A) Joint dislocation
B) History of fracture
C) History of dental abscess
D) Difficulty chewing

4. Assessment reveals that an older adult client has osteomalacia. Which of the following
would be most important to include in the client’s teaching plan?
A) Practice risk prevention for fractures.
B) Keep exercise to a minimum to decrease pain.
C) Minimize movements to maintain joint stability.
D) Treat secondary arthritis proactively.

5. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find when examining a client with a
herniated lumbar disc?
A) Rounded thoracic convexity
B) Lumbar lordosis
C) Flattened lumbar curve
D) Lateral curvature of the spine

Answer Key

1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. C