Chapter 40 Musculoskeletal Function

Chapter 40  Musculoskeletal Function

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
The nurse is caring for a patient whose laboratory studies show hypocalcemia. What other laboratory study is congruent with this finding?
A)
An elevated parathyroid hormone level
B)
A decreased parathyroid hormone level
C)
An elevated potassium level
D)
A decreased potassium level

2.
While doing an initial assessment on a patient, the patient tells the nurse that she has bone pain. The nurse asks the patient to describe the characteristics of the pain. Which of the following are typical characteristics of bone pain?
A)
Dull, deep ache
B)
Soreness or aching that may include cramping
C)
Sharp and piercing pain that is relieved by immobilization
D)
Spastic or sharp pain that radiates

3.
An elderly patient has symptoms of osteoporosis and is being assessed during her annual physical examination. The assessment shows the patient will require further testing related to the symptoms of osteoporosis. The nurse informs the patient that the most accurate test for osteoporosis is what?
A)
Hip bone densitometry (BMD)
B)
Nuclear bone scan
C)
Computed tomography (CT)
D)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

4.
A patient injured in a motor vehicle accident has sustained damage to the diaphysis of the right femur. What is the diaphysis of the femur mainly constructed of?
A)
Scoliosis
B)
Epiphyses
C)
Lordosis
D)
Kyphosis

5.
An elderly patient has come to the clinic for a regular check-up. While reviewing a patient’s history, the nurse notes that the patient has an increased thoracic curvature of the spine. What term describes this assessment finding?
A)
Scoliosis
B)
Epiphyses
C)
Lordosis
D)
Kyphosis

Answer Key

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