MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE 1 EXAM 2 LATEST 2024 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS \GRADED A+
T/F: Osteoarthritis is know by having crepitus (popping/grating
sounds; creaking joints) which are due to lose of bone particles. -
ANSWER-True
T/F: Immobility has significant consequences in our overall health. -
ANSWER-True
Immobility can cause what type of musculoskeletal damage? -
ANSWER-Foot drop (drop foot; difficulty lifting the front of the foot;
the front of the foot may drag when patient is walking)
A good nursing intervention to reduce atelectasis (complete/partial
collapse of lungs) risk is? - ANSWER-Encourage cough, deep
breathing and turning
Adding vitamins and minerals helps the immobile patient prevent
_______________. - ANSWER-Muscle mass reduction
A way to prevent GU complications on an immobile patient is
_________________. - ANSWER-Bladder training
,T/F: The bladder scan is used to determine how much urine is in the
gallbladder. - ANSWER-False
T/F: The semi-lateral position is also know as Sim's. - ANSWER-True
A trochanter roll is used to maintain the position of the __________.
- ANSWER-Trochanter
T/F: The abduction pillow is used to prevent internal hip rotation. -
ANSWER-True
What position is used to help the patient get up? - ANSWER-Dangling
What is a function of the musculoskeletal system? - ANSWER-Assist
with movement
As a nurse you know that during aging, a normal musculoskeletal
change would be? - ANSWER-A patient that came to the clinic with
kyphotic posture
T/F: The nurse knows that recommending vitamin c and calcium will
help prevent musculoskeletal deenetarion. - ANSWER-False
As you interview the patient complaining of pain, you know that it is
important to ask them about _______________. - ANSWER-Trauma
,The nurse is performing a general survey. What is a component to
observe related to the musculoskeletal system? - ANSWER-Posture
and abnormalities
To perform a proper neuromuscular assessment, you need to include
pain, pulse, pallor, paraesthesia (burning/prickling sensation) and
____________ (Five P's). - ANSWER-Paralysis
When rating muscle strength, the nurse knows that grade 2 means? -
ANSWER-Poor
T/F: Medications such as loop diuretics can cause osteoporosis. -
ANSWER-True
Which gland controls calcium release from the bones? - ANSWER-
Parathyroid gland
T/F: A patient with osteoporosis should receive education indicating
to avoid jarring activities. - ANSWER-True
T/F: The nurse should include in the education, ways to prevent falls.
Some activities include removal of rugs and clutter. - ANSWER-True
T/F: Adding weight-bearing exercises 3-5 times a week can help
prevent osteopososis. - ANSWER-True
, What would be a nursing intervention to prevent and maintain
osteomylitis? - ANSWER-Educate about medication and compliance
T/F: A patient with osteomylitis will need to be placed in droplet
precaution. - ANSWER-False
T/F: After surgery the patient will need a neurovascular check that
includes capillary refill. - ANSWER-True
After a bunionectomy the nurse needs to educate the patient about
how ______________. - ANSWER-They may need a walking shoe for
6-12 weeks
What medication will be ordered for a patient with plantar fasciitis? -
ANSWER-NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like
ibuprofen and aspirin
The Phalen's test is used to determine ______________________. -
ANSWER-Carpal tunnel
A patient with a rotator cuff injury may need what treatment? -
ANSWER-Steroids
T/F: The nurse that pendulum exercises mean to dangle and swing
the arm for 5-10 minutes. - ANSWER-True
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