NUR 2356/ NUR2356 Exam 2 Multidimensional Care I/ MDC 1 Exam | Grade A| Questions and Verified Answers| 2024/ 2025 Update | Rasmussen

NUR 2356/ NUR2356 Exam 2 Multidimensional Care I/ MDC 1 Exam {Grade A| Questions and Verified Answers| 2024/ 2025 Update | Rasmussen} • 1. What is the ability to carry out activities known as? • Fitness 2. T/F: Not bending forward at the waist or neck is a good way to have posture. • True 3. T/F: Using high-heels helps with posture. • False 4. What is important to communicate to a patient with weakness? • Keep a good base of support. 5. T/F: Using ROM helps the patient maintain muscle tone and strength. • True 6. A patient bends the knees while performing exercise with physical therapy. What motion is that? • Flexion 7. T/F: Having a sedentary life doesn't affect us. • False 8. T/F: Osteoarthritis is known by having crepitus (popping/grating sounds; creaking joints) which are due to the loss of bone particles. • True 9. T/F: Immobility has significant consequences on our overall health. • True 10. Immobility can cause what type of musculoskeletal damage? • Foot drop (drop foot; difficulty lifting the front of the foot; the front of the foot may drag when walking) 11. A good nursing intervention to reduce atelectasis (complete/partial collapse of lungs) risk is? • Encourage cough, deep breathing, and turning. 12. Adding vitamins and minerals helps the immobile patient prevent _______________. • Muscle mass reduction. 13. A way to prevent GU complications in an immobile patient is _______________. • Bladder training. 14. T/F: The bladder scan is used to determine how much urine is in the gallbladder. • False 15. T/F: The semi-lateral position is also known as Sim's. • True 16. A trochanter roll is used to maintain the position of the __________. • Trochanter. 17. T/F: The abduction pillow is used to prevent internal hip rotation. • True 18. What position is used to help the patient get up? • Dangling. 19. What is a function of the musculoskeletal system? • Assist with movement. 20. As a nurse, you know that during aging, a normal musculoskeletal change would be? • A patient with kyphotic posture. 21. T/F: Recommending vitamin C and calcium will help prevent musculoskeletal degeneration. • False 22. When interviewing a patient complaining of pain, you know it is important to ask them about _______________. • Trauma. 23. The nurse is performing a general survey. What is a component to observe related to the musculoskeletal system? • Posture and abnormalities. 24. To perform a proper neuromuscular assessment, you need to include pain, pulse, pallor, paraesthesia (burning/prickling sensation), and ____________ (Five P's). • Paralysis. 25. When rating muscle strength, the nurse knows that grade 2 means? • Poor. 26. T/F: Medications such as loop diuretics can cause osteoporosis. • True 27. Which gland controls calcium release from the bones? • Parathyroid gland. 28. T/F: A patient with osteoporosis should receive education indicating to avoid jarring activities. • True 29. T/F: The nurse should include in the education ways to prevent falls. Some activities include the removal of rugs and clutter. • True 30. T/F: Adding weight-bearing exercises 3-5 times a week can help prevent osteoporosis. • True 31. What would be a nursing intervention to prevent and maintain osteomyelitis? • Educate about medication compliance. 32. T/F: A patient with osteomyelitis will need to be placed in droplet precaution. • False 33. T/F: After surgery, the patient will need a neurovascular check that includes capillary refill. • True 34. After a bunionectomy, the nurse needs to educate the patient that they may need a walking shoe for 6-12 weeks. • True 35. What medication will be ordered for a patient with plantar fasciitis? • NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen and aspirin. 36. The Phalen's test is used to determine ______________________. • Carpal tunnel syndrome. 37. A patient with a rotator cuff injury may need what treatment? • Steroids. 38. T/F: The nurse knows that pendulum exercises involve dangling and swinging the arm for 5-10 minutes. • True 39. What fracture is complete but with no injury to the skin? • Closed fracture. 40. Which fracture is caused by a rotational motion? • Spiral fracture. 41. What fracture is related to force from above and below? • Transverse fracture. 42. T/F: The first bone healing stage takes up to 72 hours. • True 43. During which bone healing stage does the callus form? • Third stage. 44. The risk for fracture includes all except? • Using protective devices. 45. What causes shearing and friction injuries? • Opposite pulling of the skin. 46. T/F: Medical history is not important as it does not collect related information. • False 47. How can the nurse control bleeding from a fracture? • Apply pressure above the site. 48. What is the best position to prevent shock? • Supine (lying facing upward). 49. What is the main concern for the nurse taking care of a post-fracture patient? • Prevention of neurovascular complications. 50. T/F: Hot spots under the cast can be a sign of pressure necrosis. • True