Musculoskeletal- HESI IM4

Which phrase describes a green stick fracture

Incomplete with one side bent

Which nursing intervention prevents foot drop in a client with osteomyelitis

Neutral position of the foot with the use of a splint

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

Apply for 30 minutes time interals

Which type of joint permits movement in any direction

Ball and socket

Which finding during a home health visit would prompt the nurse to provide client with home safety instructions

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Which condition is characterized by infection of a clients bone or bone marrow

Osteomyelitis

Which example is classified as a flat bone

Scapula sternum

Which tissue connects the tibia to the femur at the knee joint

Ligaments

Which treatment is beneficial for a client with muscle spasms

Thermotherapy

Which hormone increases the rate of protein synthesis

Thyroxine

For which purpose is a goniometer used

To assess range of motion

While providing care for a client with a second degree left ankle sprain, the nurse raises the injured part above heart level. Which statement describes the rationale behind this nursing action

To prevent further edema

The nurse is preparing to initiate antibiotic therapy for a client who develops Ed an incisional infection. Which takes would the nruse ensure has been completed before starting the first dose of IV antibiotics

Wound culture

Which joint is an example of a condyloid

Wrist

Which term describes synovial join movement away from the midline of the body

Abduction

Which structure protects a clients internal organs, supports blood cell production, and stores minerals

Bones

Which foot disorder is caused by continual pressure over bony prominences

Corn

Which joint helps in the gliding movement of the wrist

Biaxial joint

Which condition can be identified in a client using phalens test

Carpal tunnel syndrome

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

Comfort

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

Pelvic joint

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

Poor posture

Which synovial join movement is involved in turning a clients palm downward

Pronation

Several minutes after the start of a RBC infusion, the client reports itching, the nurse observes hives on the clients chest. Which action would the nurse take

Stop the transfusion

Which example is classified as a short bone

Tarsals

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

4

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

Eversion

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

Hip spica

A student athlete reports muscle pain after a practice session. Which product of muscle metabolism would the nurse explain as being a cause of pain

Lactic acid

Which hormone promotes bone resorption in a client and potentiall leaders to decreased bone densities

Pth

Which joint is an example of a gliding joint

Sacroiliac