Both musculoskeletal in class quizzes (Exam 4)

A patient diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) asks the nurse about numbness in the fingers and pain in the wrist. In responding to the patient, how would the nurse best describe CTS?

"CTS is a neuropathy that is characterized by compression of the median nerve at the wrist."

Diagnostic tests show that a patient's bone density has decreased over the past several years. The patient asks the nurse what factors contribute to bone density decreasing. What would be the nurse's best response?

"For many people, lack of nutrition can cause a loss of bone density."

The nurse is assessing a patient for dietary factors that may influence her risk of osteoporosis. The nurse should question the patient about her intake of what nutrients? Select all that apply. A) Calcium B) soluble fiber C) simple carbs D) fats E) Vitamin D

A) Calcium E) Vitamin D

A patient is diagnosed with osteomyelitis of the right leg. What signs and symptoms does the nurse recognize that are associated with this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.) A) Fever B) Erythema of the right leg C) leukopenia D) Purulent drainage E) Pain in the right leg

A) Fever B) Erythema of the right leg E) Pain in the right leg

The nurse suspects "compartment syndrome" for a casted extremity. What characteristic symptoms would the nurse assess that would confirm these suspicions? (Select all that apply.) A) Loss of motion B) Capillary refill less than 3 seconds C) 2+ peripheral pulses D) excruciating pain E) Decreased sensory function

A) Loss of motion D) excruciating pain E) Decreased sensory function

arthroscopy

Allows direct visualization of a joint

An elderly female with osteoporosis has been hospitalized. Prior to discharge, when teaching the patient, the nurse should include information about which major complication of osteoporosis?

Bone Fracture

A patient has been diagnosed with osteomalacia. What common symptoms does the nurse recognize correlate with the diagnosis?

Bone pain and tenderness

Osteoarthritis

Degenerative Joint Disease

A patient sustained an open fracture of the femur 24 hours ago. While assessing the patient, the nurse observes the patient is having difficulty breathing, an oxygen saturation decreases to 88% from a previous 99%. What does the nurse determine is likely occurring with this patient?

Fat Emboli

A nurse is performing a shift assessment on an elderly patient who is recovering after surgery for a hip fractures. The patient reports chest pain has an increased heart rate has an increased respiratory rate febrile hypoxic coughing producing large amounts of thick, white sputum -The nurse recognizes that this is a medical emergency and calls for assistance, recognizing that this patient is likely demonstrating symptoms of what complication?

Fat Embolism Syndrome

The nurse is monitoring a patient who sustained an open fracture of the left hip. What type of shock should the nurse recognize can occur with this type of injury?

Hypovolemic

A clinic nurse is caring for a patient with suspected gout. While explaining the pathophysiology of gout to the patient, what should the nurse explain?

Increased uric acid levels

The nursing care plan for a patient in traction specifies regular assessments for venous thromboembolism (VTE). When assessing a patient's lower limbs, what sign or symptom is suggestive of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Increased warmth of the calf

Osteomyelitis

Infection of the bone

Osteopenia

Low bone mineral density

The nurse is educating the patient with low back pain about the proper way to lift objects. What muscle should the nurse encourage the patient to maximize?

Quadriceps

Osteoporosis

Reduced bone mass

Arthroplasty

Replacement of the joint

Osteomalacia

Softened and weakened skeleton

A patient has a serum study that is positive for the rheumatoid factor. What does the nurse understand is the significance of this test result?

Test results are suggestive of rheumatoid arthritis

kyphosis

This spinal abnormality commonly occurs in elderly patients.

Arthrography

Used to identify the cause of joint pain

An elderly female with osteoporosis has been hospitalized. Prior to discharge, when teaching the patient, the nurse should include information about which major complication of osteoporosis?

bone fracture

Arthrocentesis

joint aspiration

A nurse is planning the care of a patient who has a long history of chronic pain, which has only recently been diagnosed as fibromyalgia. What nursing diagnosis is most likely to apply to this woman's care needs?

Ineffective Role Performance Related to Pain