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NR 304 | NR 304 EXAM 2 ALL 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS TOP RATED
VERSION FOR 2024-2025 ALREADY A GRADED | NEW
AND REVISED




A client with scoliosis asks the nurse how physical therapy will help
with breathing. Which response by the nurse is correct?
"Physical therapy will teach you to shallow breathe."
"Exercising causes you to breathe heavily."
"Certain exercises can help expand the rib cage, increasing lung
capacity."
"The exercises will teach the lungs to support the spine." - ANSWER-
"Certain exercises can help expand the rib cage, increasing lung
capacity."


Which outcome would be appropriate for a client with mild scoliosis?
The client will attend physical therapy sessions.
The client will follow up with their healthcare provider to monitor the
severity.
The client will attend support groups for those with spinal fusions.
The client can state three ways to reduce muscle spasms. - ANSWER-
The client will follow up with their healthcare provider to monitor the
severity.

,A 16-year-old client is at a yearly physical and the nurse assesses their
spine. Which findings are indicative of early scoliosis? Select all that
apply.
Altered gait with a limp
Limited use of one arm
Uneven shoulders
Curved spinal column
Prominence of one scapula
Chest symmetry - ANSWER- Altered gait with a limp
Uneven shoulders
Curved spinal column
Prominence of one scapula


Which x-ray image would the nurse expect to see in a client with
moderate thoracic and lumbar scoliosis?
Slight curve in the middle and lower back
Large curve in the lower back
Implantation of screws and rods in the spine
Straight mid and lower back - ANSWER- Slight curve in the middle and
lower back


Which assessment findings would the nurse expect for a client with
moderate thoracic and lumbar scoliosis? Select all that apply.
Chronic back pain
Muscle spasms

,Family history of scoliosis
Vision changes
Skin breakdown - ANSWER- Chronic back pain
Muscle spasms
Family history of scoliosis


Based on knowledge of scoliosis and developmental stages, how should
the nurse explain scoliosis to an 11-year-old client?
"Everyone's spine has natural curves. Some children have spines that
may curve from side to side. This is called scoliosis."
"Your back has bone that holds your body up. These bones are not in the
correct spot so we need to fix that."
"The spine is supposed to be straight and yours is not. It is the wrong
shape so you may have to wear a brace or have surgery to fix it."
"Scoliosis is a three-dimensional abnormal deviation in the axis of the
spine. It is idiopathic in nature. - ANSWER- "Everyone's spine has
natural curves. Some children have spines that may curve from side to
side. This is called scoliosis."


Which statement by a 15-year-old client who wears a brace for scoliosis
indicates effective use of the brace?
"I am glad that I only have to wear this thing at night."
"The brace doesn't fit under my homecoming dress so I am not going to
wear it."
"I'll look forward to taking this thing off to take a shower every day."

, "I can take this thing off whenever I get tired of it." - ANSWER- "I'll
look forward to taking this thing off to take a shower every day."


What is another term for a "brain attack?"
Stroke
Hypertension
Diabetes
Heart attack - ANSWER- Stroke


Which of these can be related to chronic stress?
Forgetfulness
Confusion
Tremors
Migraines and headaches - ANSWER- Migraines and headaches


Which of these can be related to short-term stress?
Forgetfulness
Confusion
Tremors
Migraines and headaches - ANSWER- Forgetfulness


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fashion. Begin with the highest levels of neurological function and work

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