HESI EAQ Assignment #1

What are examples of a client's flat bones? Select all that apply. 1. Sacrum 2. Scapula 3. Sternum 4. Humerus 5. Mandible

-Scapula -Sternum

Which joint permits movement in any direction? 1. Pivot joint 2. Hinge joint 3. Biaxial joint 4. Ball-and-socket joint

Ball-and-socket joint

Which structure protects a client's internal organs, supports blood cell production, and stores minerals? 1. Joints 2.Bones 3. Muscles 4. Cartilages

Bones

Which diagnostic scan is used to detect diffuse or localized muscle weakness? 1. Arthroscopy 2. Radiography 3. Myelography 4. Electromyography

Electromyography

Which estrogen antagonist is specifically used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women? 1. Raloxifene 2. Denosumab 3. Alendronate 4. Zoledronic acid

Raloxifene

A client returns from surgery after a right below-the-knee amputation with the residual limb elevated on a pillow to prevent edema. In which position should the nurse place the client after the first postoperative day? 1.With the residual limb immobilized 2. Turn client to prone position at least three times a day 3. For short periods in the right side-lying position 4. With the residual limb elevated for a total of three days

Turn client to prone position at least three times a day

The nurse is preparing to initiate intravenous antibiotic therapy for a client who developed an infection along the incision after having a total knee replacement. Before starting the first dose of intravenous antibiotics, which task should the nurse ensure has been completed? 1. Red blood cell count 2. Wound culture 3. Knee x-ray 4. Urinalysis

Wound culture

Which hormone aids in regulating intestinal calcium and phosphorous absorption? 1. Insulin 2. Thyroxine 3. Glucocorticoids 4. Parathyroid hormone

Glucocorticoids

A client who is receiving radiation therapy for bone cancer lives alone and works full time. What should the nurse encourage this client to do? 1. Perform regularly scheduled aerobic activity daily. 2. Take a leave of absence from work when receiving therapy. 3. Include rest periods during the day while receiving radiation. 4. Continue the activities usually performed before becoming ill.

Include rest periods during the day while receiving radiation.

A nurse is providing postoperative teaching to a client who is scheduled to have an above-the-knee amputation. The client will use crutches during the postoperative period. Which activity will prepare the client for crutch walking? 1. Lifting weights 2. Changing bed positions 3. Caring for the residual limb 4. Performing phantom limb exercises

Lifting weights

After surgery for a fractured hip, a client states, "I don't remember when I have ever been so uncomfortable." What should the nurse's initial response be? 1. Notify the primary healthcare provider. 2. Use distraction techniques. 3. Medicate the client as prescribed. 4. Perform a complete pain assessment.

Perform a complete pain assessment.

A client has injured a short bone. Which is an example of a short bone? 1. Tibia 2. Femur 3. Tarsals 4. Humerus

Tarsals

An older female client is seen in the primary healthcare provider's office. Upon initial nursing assessment the nurse notes the client's height has decreased by 1 inch (2.5 cm) since the last visit 1 year ago. The nurse knows that what is the most likely reason for this finding? 1. The nurse was in error. 2. Older adults are not active enough so they lose bone mass. 3. Older adults have poor posture so they are shorter. 4. Older adults may have osteoporosis-related height changes.

Older adults may have osteoporosis-related height changes.

A nurse is caring for a client with a below-the-knee amputation. What should the nurse encourage the client to do to prepare the residual limb for a prosthesis? 1. Abduct the residual limb when ambulating. 2. Dangle the residual limb off the bed frequently. 3. Soak the residual limb in warm water twice a day. 4. Press the end of the residual limb against a pillow periodically.

Press the end of the residual limb against a pillow periodically.

A client falls at home and is brought to the emergency department by family members. The client reports intercostal pain and is confused and disoriented. Which is the best way for the nurse to determine whether this behavior is new for the client? 1. Interview the client to identify when the confusion started. 2. Question the family members about the client's usual behavior. 3. Ask the primary healthcare provider when the confusion was noted first. 4. Observe the client for a few hours before determining the onset of confusion.

Question the family members about the client's usual behavior.