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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 49 : Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that hematopoiesis occurs in what part of the musculoskeletal system?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hematopoiesis occurs in the red marrow, which is part of the cancellous tissues containing both types of bone tissue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing community education about preventing traumatic musculoskeletal injuries related to car crashes. Which group does the nurse target as the priority for this education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Young men are at highest risk for musculoskeletal injury due to trauma, especially due to motor vehicle crashes. The high school football team, with its roster of young males, is the priority group.
Question 3 of 5
A school nurse is conducting scoliosis screening. In screening the client, what technique is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To assess for scoliosis, a spinal deformity, the student should bend forward at the hips. Standing behind the student, the nurse looks for a lateral curve in the spine. The other actions are not correct.
Question 4 of 5
The clients chart indicates genu varum. What does the nurse understand this to mean?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Genu varum is a bow-legged deformity. A fluid accumulation is an effusion. Genu valgum is knock-kneed. A spinal curvature could be kyphosis or scoliosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing four clients with musculoskeletal disorders. The nurse should assess the client with which laboratory result first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A serum phosphorus level of 2 mg/dL is below the normal range (2.5"?4.5 mg/dL), indicating a potential issue such as hypophosphatemia, which can affect bone health and requires immediate assessment. The other lab results are within normal ranges.