NRSG212 Musculoskeletal Exam 180Questions &
Correct and Verified Answers.Latest update2024/2025
Graded A+, Exams of Nursing
6 functions of the skeletal system - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Support
2. Protection
3. Assistance in movement
4. Mineral homeostasis
5. Blood cell production
6. Triglyceride storage
anatomy of bones - CORRECT ANSWERS by shape and structure
shape (long, short, irregular, flat, sesamoid)
long bone - CORRECT ANSWERS bear weight
-ex: femur
short bone - CORRECT ANSWERS stability and movement, non weight
bearing
ex: carpals
irregular bone - CORRECT ANSWERS complex shapes to protect organs
ex: vertebrae
sesamoid bone - CORRECT ANSWERS in tendons, prevent tendon stress and
wear
ex: patella
structure of bone - CORRECT ANSWERS -outer layer which is hard (cortex)
,NRSG212 Musculoskeletal Exam 180Questions &
Correct and Verified Answers.Latest update2024/2025
Graded A+, Exams of Nursing
-inner layer (Medulla) is sponge tissue which contains red marrow (make RBCs) and
yellow marrow (storage of fat cells)
amphiarthrodial - CORRECT ANSWERS slightly movable
ex: joints in pelvis
Diarthrodial (synovial) joints - CORRECT ANSWERS free moving joints
containing synovium and bursae
ex: elbow and knee
further described by structures
synovium - CORRECT ANSWERS membrane in joint that secretes lubricating
fluid
-lubrication and shock absorption
bursae - CORRECT ANSWERS flattened fibrous sacs lined with synovial
membrane and containing a thin film of synovial fluid
-prevent friction between bone and surrounding structures
skeletal muscle - CORRECT ANSWERS striated voluntary muscle controlled by
CNS and PNS
skeletal muscle function - CORRECT ANSWERS movement of bones and skin,
heat generation
types of synovial joints - CORRECT ANSWERS plane, hinge, pivot, condyloid,
saddle, ball and socket
plane joint - CORRECT ANSWERS short slipping or gliding movements; i.e.
carpals
hinge joint - CORRECT ANSWERS Joint between bones (as at the elbow or
knee) that permits motion in only one plane
pivot joint - CORRECT ANSWERS rotating bone turns around an axis; i.e.
connection between radius/ulna and humerus
condyloid joint - CORRECT ANSWERS synovial joint that does everything
except rotating
saddle joint - CORRECT ANSWERS type of joint found at the base of each
thumb; allows grasping and rotation
ball and socket joint - CORRECT ANSWERS shoulder and hip, multiaxial
major function joints - CORRECT ANSWERS provide movement and flexibility
physiological changes that occur in aging - CORRECT ANSWERS decrease
bone density from calcium, muscle atrophy
increase bone prominence (risk skin)
, NRSG212 Musculoskeletal Exam 180Questions &
Correct and Verified Answers.Latest update2024/2025
Graded A+, Exams of Nursing
kyphosis and wide gait, shifts center gravity (fall risk)
cartilage degeneration (OA)
decrease ROM
muscle atrophy and decline strength
slow movement
loss water in vertebrae (decrease height)
how is care affected by physiologic changes in aging - CORRECT ANSWERS
bone density: prevent falls, exercise, strength training
bone prominence: prevent pressure on prominences
kyphosis/ wide gait: body mechanics, sit in chairs w arms, assess need for amb
devices, supportive shoes
degeneration: moist heat and compresses
ROM: assess ability of ADLs and mobility
atrophy: isometric and isotonic exercises
slow movement: do not rush person
Standard Radiography - CORRECT ANSWERS uses film and chemicals for
processing images
-see bone density, align, swelling, intact
nursing consideration radiography - CORRECT ANSWERS purpose of test,
what to expect
arthrogram - CORRECT ANSWERS x-ray record of a joint after contrast
injected
-dx or sx
-mostly for knee shoulder
computed tomography - CORRECT ANSWERS ONLY BONE
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