Deck 16: The Musculoskeletal System and Related Care

Question 1

Atrophy is defined as

A)wasting of muscle tissue
B)abnormal shortening of muscle
C)instability to move
D)all of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)is

A)a chronic disease that affects connective tissues of
B)a bone condition that causes a decrease in the density and strength of bones.
C)a degenerative bone disease
D)due to an abnormal loss of calcium

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The function of long bones is to

A)give support to the body parts.
B)store minerals.
C)include the femur.
D)all of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

When performing ROM flexion and extension on a client,the personal care provider should:

A)lift the arm past shoulder level
B)flex the shoulder by slowly lifting the arm above shoulder level
C)extend the shoulder by quickly lowering the arm back down
D)support the arm just below the shoulder joint with one hand

Question 5

Clients need to stay active as they age in order to

A)decrease calcium deposits in the bones
B)increase the body's ability to absorb calcium
C)ensure a stooped posture
D)allow bones to become porous

Question 6

If you see that a part of the traction equipment has become disconnected you should

A)change the client's body position.
B)reconnect the equipment.
C)notify maintenance.
D)notify your immediate supervisor.

Question 7

Trochanter rolls can be placed next to the tip of the thighbone (the greater trochanter) to prevent

A)internal rotation of the hip
B)strain on a fracture site or hip prosthesis
C)external rotation of the hip
D)contractures of the hand

Question 8

Early ambulation is important to the orthopedic client population because it

A)makes special equipment such as walkers,canes,and crutches
B)allows the nursing assistant to make the bed faster
C)promotes faster healing with fewer circulatory side effects
D)all of the above

Question 9

When performing ROM internal and external rotation on a client,the personal care provider should:

A)keep the elbow away from the body
B)hold the other wrist and hand with your other hand
C)bend the client's elbow so the hand is pointing up to the floor
D)internally rotate the shoulder by gently moving the hand and wrist down Away from the stomach

Question 10

The function of a ligament is to

A)form gristle-like pads between bones.
B)connect bone to bone.
C)provide a fluid-filled sac.
D)connect muscles to bone.

Question 11

When a cast is put on a forearm or leg,the fingers or toes are left uncovered.This is to make it possible to

A)watch for any color or temperature changes
B)clean the nails
C)apply lotion
D)wiggle the client's fingers or toes

Question 12

Contracture is defined as

A)wasting of muscle tissue
B)inability to move
C)abnormal shortening of a muscle
D)all of the above

Question 13

A trochanter roll placed next to the client is used to

A)keep the shoulder in good alignment.
B)prevent external rotation of the limb.
C)prevent contracture of the foot.
D)keep the injured leg abducted.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of irregular bone?

A)spinal vertebrae
B)humerus and femur
C)radius and ulna
D)phalanges

Question 15

With aging,if a client does not exercise,the following may occur

A)fibrous tissues in muscles,tendons,and ligaments increase their elasticity
B)heart function to increases
C)breathing becomes easier
D)cartilage deteriorates

Question 16

The function of a tendon is to

A)connect bone to bone
B)provide a fluid-filled sac
C)form gristle-like pads between the bones
D)connect muscle to bone

Question 17

Flat bones serve which purpose?

A)to protect soft tissues and vital organs
B)to strengthen the heart
C)to give flexibility to the body
D)to make up the spinal column

Question 18

The function of the skeletal system is to

A)protect.
B)provide leverage for movement.
C)support.
D)all of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?

A)generating heat
B)maintaining posture
C)contracture
D)movement

Question 20

Osteoarthritis is

A)a chronic disease that affects connective tissues
B)a bone condition that causes a decrease in the density and strength of bones.
C)a degenerative bone disease
D)due to an abnormal loss of calcium

Question 21

Smooth muscles and voluntary muscles.

Question 22

The personal care provider should discourage clients recovering from orthopedic procedures to participate in activities of daily living,including bathing,ambulating,and feeding.

Question 23

As a personal care provider,you note skin irritation around a cast.You should notify the physician immediately.

Question 24

A hand roll can prevent the client's fingernails from pressing into the palm of the hand.

Question 25

Clients in a cast should be observed for circulation problems,pain,loss of
sensation,and any coldness in skin temperature.

Question 26

Joints are the meeting place where one bone connects with one or more other bones.

Question 27

A CPM machine is used to provide passive range-of-motion to a knee after surgery.

Question 28

The exposed part of a limb which has a cast on it should appear or feel warm.

Question 29

Arthroplasty refers to the procedure where casts are applied.

Question 30

Special skin care for the orthopedic client includes washing the plaster cast daily.

Question 31

Clients who have had a total hip replacement may bear weight on the operative leg.

Question 32

Synovial joints allow bones to move in the body.

Question 33

When a person ages,muscle tone increases.

Question 34

Passive range-of-motion exercises are exercises in which client is able to move limbs through her range of motion unassisted.