VN36 EXAM 7
Statement by the client preparing for a bone scan indicates further teaching of degree of movement and ROM
"I need to limit my fluid intake so as to not interfere with the isotope."
Teaching high-school girls you would encourage them to consume adequate calcium to maximize peak bone mass by what age?
30-35
A client's blood test results reveal an elevated alkaline phosphatase. What might this indicate?
A bone tumor
What should the nurse prioritize during the assessment of a client who has a musculoskeletal disorder?
Activities of daily living
X-ray exam/synovial fluid will be aspirated and sent to lab for analysis. Then contrast dye and x-rays. what test?
Arthrogram
Patient with decline in knee function has been scheduled for arthrography. The nurse should teach the client about what process?
Injection of contrast agent into the knee joint prior to ROM exercises
A bone biopsy has just been done on a client with suspected bone metastases. The nurse should prioritize assessments for?
Pain
When planning care for a client with a musculoskeletal injury, which nursing diagnosis would be the highest priority?
Pain
Child has a diagnosis of muscular dystrophy. Assessment reveals that the child's muscles have greater-than-normal tone.
Spacicity
Which analyses are least likely to be run on synovial fluid?
Specific gravity
Fractured tibia and fibula. When putting on to the stretcher for surgery, which nursing measurement helps minimize pain?
Support the leg by placing a hand under the knee and under the heel
Client has invasive joint exam. What s/s symptoms should the nurse monitor for?
Swelling and bleeding
What instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for the client following arthroscopy ?
The pain should be well controlled with Tylenol.
Which nerve is assessed when the nurse asks the clients to spread their fingera?
Ulnar
Which data is most important for the nurse to record while assessing a client with an open wound?
When the client last received a tetanus shot
Fractured radius. When considering all the various types of bone fractures, which bone type is most anticipated?
cancellous
Client has a head injury. Which of the following would be related to positioning to reduce the risk of further injury?
elevate the client's head slightly while keeping the neck neutral.
Caring for a client who has a deficiency in the formation of cartilage in the joints. Which essential substance is absent?
matrix
