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NURS 3100: EXAM 3 Practice Quiz
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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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