Exam 45: Musculoskeletal Function and Assessment

The nurse is providing care for a patient before a myelography for diagnosis of a spinal column condition. Which statement regarding nursing care related to this procedure is correct?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a suspected bone tumor. Which serum laboratory result indicates to the nurse that this health problem is present?

The nurse is collecting data on a patient who is experiencing hip pain. Which data does the nurse consider to be subjective?

The nurse is collecting data on a patient with manifestations of osteoarthritis. Which method of physical examination is unnecessary?

A patient arrives at a clinic with a knee joint that is noticeably swollen, warm to the touch, and painful. The HCP plans to perform an arthrocentesis. Given the patient's symptoms, which is the least likely reason for the procedure?

The nurse is preparing material for a presentation about the musculoskeletal system. Which information is inaccurate in regard to the functioning of this system?

A patient just had an arthrogram performed for pain in a synovial joint. Which nursing care is inappropriate following this procedure?

A patient was an unrestrained passenger in a motor vehicle accident and hit the windshield. In addition, the patient's leg was fractured. Which areas should be included in this patient's neurovascular checks? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is scheduled for arthroscopic surgery on a knee. The patient is to receive light general anesthesia and will be discharged home. Which action will cause the nurse to contact the HCP or registered nurse (RN)?

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a patient with severe bone pain. Which condition does the nurse suspect if the ALP level is elevated?

The nurse is providing care for a patient who is diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis from a crushing injury. Laboratory results indicate elevated levels of CK, myoglobin, and serum potassium. Which nursing care is most important for the nurse implement?

A female patient arrives at the HCP's office for a routine checkup. The nurse notes that the patient is thin, of Asian descent, and experienced a surgery-induced menopause. Which test does the nurse expect the HCP to prescribe?

The nurse is providing care for a patient scheduled for an arthrography. Which explanation about pain during the procedure does the nurse provide?

The nurse is collecting data on an older adult patient. Which finding is indicative of normal changes in the musculoskeletal system of this patient?

A patient diagnosed with curvature of the spine asks the nurse why breathing is so much more difficult. Which answer by the nurse best answers the question?

A patient is recovering from a biopsy of the right femur and was given pain medication 1 hour ago. Which symptom does the nurse report and closely monitor in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is receiving care for a torn ligament at the insertion site of an upper arm muscle. The patient asks the nurse how this condition will affect movement. Which information will the nurse correctly share?

A patient is prepared for a nuclear medicine scan of the skeleton, using gallium and thallium as the radioisotopes. Which nursing care will the nurse provide if the scan reveals high thallium concentrations?

The nurse is helping a patient understand all of the functions of the skeleton. Which function is incorrect?

The nurse is collecting data for a patient with osteoporosis. Which serum calcium result indicates the typical changes that occur in serum calcium levels with osteoporosis?