Chapter 41 Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders

Chapter 41  Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
The nurse is caring for a 35-year-old man diagnosed with a back strain. What would be a priority point of discussion with this patient?
A)
Avoid lifting heavy weights without assistance.
B)
Focus on using back muscles during lifting.
C)
Lift objects while holding the object away from the body.
D)
Tighten the abdominal muscles and lock the knees during the lifting of an object.

2.
The nurse is discussing conservative management of tendonitis with a patient. Which of the following is likely the most effective approach to managing tendonitis?
A)
Weight reduction
B)
Stress reduction
C)
Intermittent application of ice and heat
D)
Range-of-motion (ROM) exercise of the affected joint

3.
A 42-year-old man presents at the clinic complaining of pain in his heel so bad it inhibits his ability to walk. The patient is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Patient teaching provided by the nurse would include what instructions to decrease the pain associated with this condition?
A)
Wrapping the affected area in lamb’s wool or gauze
B)
Gently stretching the foot and the Achilles tendon
C)
Wearing open-toed shoes
D)
Application of keratolytic ointment

4.
A nurse is providing an educational class to a group of older adults at a community senior center. The topic of the class is nutrition. The nurse informs the group that their recommended adequate intake (RAI) level of calcium daily is what?
A)
1,000 mg
B)
1,100 mg
C)
1,200 mg
D)
1,300 mg

5.
The nurse is providing a class on osteoporosis at the local senior citizens center. Which of the following statements related to osteoporosis should the nurse include in this presentation?
A)
Osteoporosis is a disease of the elderly with a negligible incidence and prevalence in adults under age 65.
B)
A nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis is a person’s level of activity.
C)
Secondary osteoporosis occurs in women after menopause.
D)
Slow discontinuation of corticosteroid therapy will halt the progression of the osteoporosis but not restore lost bone mass.

Answer Key

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