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Assessing the musculoskeletal system practice questions with complete solution Assessing the musculoskeletal system practice questions Which of the following techniques is used to assess muscle strength in a patient? - correct answer . APPLY AN OPPOSING FORCE OR RESISTANCE Rationale: Muscle...

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Assessing the musculoskeletal system
practice questions
Which of the following techniques is used to assess muscle strength in a
patient? - correct answer ✔. APPLY AN OPPOSING FORCE OR
RESISTANCE


Rationale: Muscle strength is tested for symmetry and grade. Strength should
be bilaterally symmetric with full motion against resistance. Observing the
patient at rest is part of inspection but does not assess muscle strength.
Percussion is not part of the musculoskeletal assessment. Palpation of a
muscle does not assess strength; palpation is performed to assess symmetry,
firmness, and detection of problems.


What is an increased thoracic curvature, common in older adults, called? -
correct answer ✔Answer: Kyphosis
Rationale: Kyphosis is an increased thoracic curvature commonly found in
older adults. In scoliosis there is lateral and compensatory curvature of the
spine. In lordosis and swayback there is increased lumbar curvature of the
spine.


Neck flexion and extension should be - correct answer ✔45 degrees
Rationale: Neck flexion and extension should each be 45 degrees. Neck
flexion and extension should each be 45 degrees; rotation should be 70
degrees on each side.


Which of the following findings in a musculoskeletal assessment would be
considered abnormal? - correct answer ✔A. Nodules
B. Bogginess
C. Symmetry

,D. BOTH A AND B


Rationale: Both nodules and bogginess are considered abnormal findings.
Symmetry is an expected finding in a musculoskeletal assessment. Muscles,
joints, and bones should be symmetrical.


What does a goniometer measure? - correct answer ✔Angles of extension
and flexion


Rationale: A goniometer measures angles of extension and flexion, not
muscle strength, joint stability or cranial nerve function.


What questions can you ask a patient to assess his or her state of
consciousness? - correct answer ✔Ask for the date, his or her name, and the
location.


Rationale: Begin with asking the patient today's date, then ask the patient to
state his or her name. A patient should be oriented to time, place, and person
and be able to respond appropriately to questions about the environment.
Thoughts, feelings, and emotions are not part of an assessment for state of
consciousness. Repeating a series of numbers is not part of an assessment
for state of consciousness. Having the ability to write his or her name and
address is not part of an assessment for state of consciousness.


Which of the following cranial nerves is assessed by holding a scented object
under the patient's nose? - correct answer ✔Olfactory nerve


Rationale: The olfactory nerve is assessed by having a patient close his or her
eyes, inhale deeply, and identifying the smell. The facial nerve is assessed by
observing the patient making specific facial movements. The oculomotor
nerve is assessed by inspecting the eyelids and by checking the pupils. The
acoustic nerve is assessed by performing the whispered voice test.

, What are the Snellen and Rosenbaum charts used to assess?


A. Optic nerve
B. Trigeminal nerve
C. Abducens nerve
D. Facial nerve - correct answer ✔Optic nerve


Rationale: The Snellen and Rosenbaum charts are used to assess the optic
nerve. The Snellen chart tests distance vision, and the Rosenbaum chart tests
near vision.


Which of the following are included in the assessment of mental status?
A. Speech and language
B. Emotional stability
C. Physical appearance and behavior
D. All of the above - correct answer ✔Rationale: Speech and language,
emotional stability, and physical appearance and behavior are all part of a
thorough assessment of mental status.


Which of the following actions are part of the assessment of the
glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves?
A. Testing the gag reflex
B. Having the patient swallow
C. Touching the patient's face with dull and sharp objects
D. Both A and B - correct answer ✔Rationale: Both testing the gag reflex and
having the patient swallow are part of a thorough assessment of the
glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves. Testing the gag reflex is part of a
thorough assessment of the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves. When the

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