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- 2024 Med Surg 1
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- Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Exam of 18 pages for the course 2024 Med Surg 1 at Chamberlain College Of Nursing (Med Surg Exam 4)
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Med Surg Exam 4 questions1. The nurse understands which of the following are considered the key com-
ponents of the musculoskeletal system?:correct answer bones, all types of
muscle, joints, andligaments
2. The functions of the musculoskeletal system include which of the follow-
ing? (Select all that apply.): correct answer provides stability
facilitates movement
maintains cardiac output
facilitates digestion
3. The assessment of the musculoskeletal system begins with which of the
following?: correct answer comprehensive assessment of medical history
4. Comprehensive assessment of ROM by the practitioner provides what in-
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,formation?: correct answer information regarding the health of the joint space
5. The nurse anticipates which follow-up test after a postmenopausal woman
presents with a tibial fracture confirmed by x-ray?: correct answer DEXA
scan
6. What are the most important supplements for bone health for patients of
advancing age?: correct answer calcium and vitamin D
7. Signs and symptoms of an acute knee injury include which of the follow-
ing?: correct answer inability to bear weight
8. The ED nurse anticipates the orthopedic surgeon will perform which diag-
nostic procedure for further analysis of a medial meniscus tear of the left
knee?: correct answer x-ray
9. nurse in the ED provides discharge instructions that include which of the
following for a medial meniscus tear?: correct answer ice, elevation, and
follow up with an orthopedic surgeon within 48 hours
10. The nurse on an orthopedic unit is preparing anewly admitted patient
for a diagnostic CT scan.The patient will need IV contrast. What essential
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, information should the nurse obtain prior to the test?: correct answer
medication and allergyhistory
11. A patient arrives to the department with a suspected orthopedic injury.
Which question should the nurseask?: correct answer describe location
and quality of pain
12. Physical assessment for musculoskeletal function includesassessment of
which of the following:: correct answer ROM posture and symmetry
evaluations
13. Results of a normal arthrogram include which of thefollowing:: correct
answer Clear fluidand an intact joint capsule
14. The nurse knows that a fracture of the epiphysealplate is a potentially
serious injury in an 8-year-oldchild because of which of the following?:
correct answer Bonegrowth can be affected by fractures in the epiphyseal plate.
15. The nurse recognizes which patient is at greatest risk for development of
DMD?: correct answer male at birth
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