Adult Health Exam 4

which tissue connects the client's tibia to the femur at the knee joint?

ligaments

which treatment is considered first-line for Paget's disease?

oral alendronate

which joint is an example of a gliding joint?

sacroiliac

which treatment is beneficial for a client with muscle spasm?

thermotherapy

which hormone increases the rate of protein synthesis?

thyroxine

for which purpose is a goniometer used?

to assess range of motion

which factor may have led to the development of flexion contractures in a client with osteoarthritis?

using large pillows under the knees or head

which age related finding would the nurse expect to discover when assessing an older adult client?

walking with the neck bent forward

which type of joint is present in between a client's tarsal bones?

gliding joint

which condition is characterized by infection of a client's bone or bone marrow?

osteomyelitis

which type of cast or splint would the nurse expect to see on a child with a fractured femur?

hip spica

which phrase describes a greenstick fracture?

incomplete with one side bent

when teaching a client about their disease process, which term would the nurse use to describe bone loss greater than normal but less than that caused by osteoporosis?

osteopenia

which hormones are involved in building and maintaining healthy bone tissue?

insulin, glucocorticoids, growth hormones

after signing a legal consent for hip replacement surgery and within hours before the surgery, the client states, "I decided not to go through with the surgery." which response would the nurse use initially?

"lets talk about your concerns regarding the procedure"

using the muscle strength scale, which rating would the nurse record for a client who can complete range of motion with some resistance?

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a student athlete reports muscle pain after a practice session. which product of muscle metabolism would the use explain as being a cause of pain?

lactic acid

When a client injures the amphiarthrodial joint, which joint did the client injure?

pelvic joint

the health care provider prescribed raloxifene for a client with osteoporosis. which manifestation would the nurse monitor in this client?

monitor liver function tests

which nursing intervention prevents foot drop in a client with osteomyelitis?

neutral positioning of the foot with use of a splint

which element would the nurse focus on when teaching crutch-walking to a client who has a casted leg fracture?

Modifying the home environment to prevent accidents

which bursae are between the clients elbow and the skin?

olecranon

which foot disorder is caused by continual pressure over bony prominences?

corn

which medication is used in the treatment of a client with intervertebral disc disease?

cyclobenzaprine

a child's blood test after receiving a general anesthetic indicates increased intracellular calcium levels. which medication would the nurse anticipate administering to this client?

dantrolene

which synovial joint movement is described as turning the sole away from the midline of the body?

eversion

which term describes synovial joint movement away from the midline of the body?

abduction

which instruction would the nurse provide an older client using ice and heat to treat pain from back strain?

apply for 30-min time intervals

which type of joint permits movement in any direction?

ball and socket

which joint helps in the gliding movement of the wrist?

biaxial joint

which structure protects a client's internal organs, supports blood cell production, and stores minerals?

bones

when performing a physical assessment on a client, which term would the nurse use to describe a flat, poorly defined mass on the sole over a bony prominence and caused by pressure?

callus

which condition can be identified in a client using Phalen's test?

carpal tunnel syndrome

when developing the plan of care for a client with rheumatoid arthritis, which client consideration would the nurse include?

comfort

what are two examples classified as flat bone?

scapula, sternum

what is an example of a short bone?

tarsal

which hormone promotes bone resorption in a client and potentially leads to decreased bone densities?

parathyroid hormone

which serum hormone level elevates in response to a clients total serum calcium concentration of 7.9 mg/dl?

parathyroid hormone

which key factor assists the nurse in assessing how a client will cope with the body image change after an above-the-knee amputation?

personal perception of the change

which factor would the nurse recognize as a cause of neck pain in a client?

poor posture

which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find in a client who has had damage to major blood vessels caused by a fractured tibia?

prolonged capillary refill in the toes

which synovial joint movement is involved in turning a client's palm downward?

pronation

the nurse advises a client recovering from a musculoskeletal injury to increase intake of which nutrient?

protein

the nurse is preparing to initiate antibiotic therapy for a client who developed an incisional infection. which task would the nurse ensure has been completed before starting the first dose of intravenous antibiotics?

wound culture

Which joint in the human body is an example of a condyloid joint?

wrist