NURS 3100: EXAM 3 Practice Quiz
Questions with verified answers
Osteoporosis is characterized by increased bone resorption and decreased calcium absorption.
True or False - correct answer ✔✔True
Muscle strength can be assessed with a goniometer.
True or False - correct answer ✔✔False
The main electrolyte involved in osteoporosis is calcium.
True or False - correct answer ✔✔True
_______ is turning or facing upward. - correct answer ✔✔Supination
_________ , an exaggerated lumbar curve is often seen in pregnancy or obesity. - correct answer
✔✔Lordosis
A nursing practitioner refers clients for osteoporosis screening according to the latest U.S. Preventive
Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations. According to these recommendations, what client
should be screened for osteoporosis?
A) A 37-year-old woman who takes oral contraceptives
B) A 69-year-old woman with no major risk factors for osteoporosis
C) A 71-year-old man who has type 2 diabetes
D) A 49-year-old African American woman who is obese - correct answer ✔✔B) A 69-year-old woman
with no major risk factors for osteoporosis
, Bone tissue is formed by active cells called __________ . - correct answer ✔✔osteoblasts
The nurse is performing the bulge test during the assessment of a client's knee. This test will allow the
nurse to make what determination? - correct answer ✔✔Whether the client's swollen knee is caused by
tissue swelling or by fluid accumulation
The nurse has had a client place the backs of both her hands against each other while flexing her wrists
at a 90-degree angle with fingers pointed downward and wrists dangling. The presence of pain or
tingling during this test suggests what health problem to the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
When testing the range of motion of the cervical spine, the nurse notes impaired range of motion and
neck pain. A review of the client's history reveals fever, chills, and headache. What would the nurse
suspect? - correct answer ✔✔Meningitis
Assessment reveals that a client has slight weakness with active range of motion against some
resistance. How would the nurse document this finding? - correct answer ✔✔4/5
Inspection of a client's knee reveals swelling, and the nurse suspects that there is significant fluid in the
knee. What test would the nurse perform to confirm the suspicion? - correct answer ✔✔Ballottement
Test
A client has sustained an injury to the cerebellum. Which area should be the nurse's primary focus for
assessment? - correct answer ✔✔Coordination
The nurse assesses brisk reflexes in a client during a neurologic assessment. How would the nurse
document this finding? - correct answer ✔✔3+
Examination of a client's gait reveals that the client is stooped over when walking and that he slowly
shuffles. As well, the client maintains a stiff posture when walking. The nurse should document what
type of gait? - correct answer ✔✔Parkinsonian Gait
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