NR511 Final Exam Study Guide
1. Signs and symptoms and management of musculoskeletal sprains/strains/dislocations
16-15 When Maxwell, age 12, slid into h... [Show More] ome plate while playing baseball, he injured his
ankle. The nurse practitioner is trying to differentiate between a sprain and a strain. A
sprain A. is an injury to the ligaments that attach to bones in a joint. B. is an injury to the
tendons that attach to the muscles in a joint. C. is an injury resulting in extensive tears of
the muscles. D. is an injury th
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Alexander, age 12, sprained his ankle playing ice hockey. He is confused as to whether to
apply heat or cold. What should the nurse practitioner tell him? A. “Use continuous heat
for the first 12 hours and then use heat or cold to your own preference.” B. “Use
continuous cold for the first 12 hours and then use heat or cold to your own preference.”
C. “Apply cold for 20 minutes, then take it off for 30 to 45 minutes; repeat this for the
first 24 to 48 hours while awake.” D. “Alternate between cold and heat for 20 minutes
each for the first 24 to 48 hours.”
16-69 Ankylosis is defined as A. muscle shortening. B. joint stiffness. C. malposition of a
joint. D. dislocation of a joint.
16-108 Jill, age 49, has recently begun a rigorous weight- lifting regimen. She presents to
the primary care office with a shoulder dislocation. Which of the following clinical
manifestations lead the nurse practitioner to suspect an anterior shoulder dislocation
over a posterior dislocation? A. Inability to shrug the shoulder B. Absence of pain C.
Inability to rotate the shoulder externally D. Shortening of the arm
16-123 In assessing an infant for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), the
practitioner places the infant supine, flexes the knees by holding the thumbs on the
inner mid- thighs, with fingers outside on the hips touching the greater trochanters,
stabilizes one hip, and abducts and gently pulls anteriorly on the other thigh. If this
external rotation feels smooth with no sound present, there is no hip dislocation. This is
A. the Allis test. B. Lasègue’s sign. C. the McMurray test. D. the Ortolani maneuver.
16-124 Emily, age 12, presents to the clinic with another muscle strain from one of her
many sports activities. The nurse practitioner thinks that the patient was probably never
taught about health promotion and maintenance regarding physical activity. What
information should be included in patient teaching? A. “After an activity, if any part
hurts, apply ice for 20 minutes.” B. “You must first get in shape with a rigorous schedule
of weight training, and then you can participate in any activity once you are physically fi
t.” C. “After any strenuous activity, you must completely rest your muscles before
beginning your next activity.” D. “Stretching and warm- up exercises are an important
part of any exercise routine.”
16-27 Upon assessment, the nurse practitioner notes unilateral back pain that had an
acute onset and increases when standing and bending. A straight- leg test is negative.
The most likely differential diagnosis is A. herniated nucleus pulposus. B. muscle strain.
C. osteoarthritis. D. spondylolisthesis.
16-67 June, age 67, presents with back pain with no precipitating event. The pain is
located over her lower back and muscles without sciatica, and it is aggravated by sitting,
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standing, and certain movements. It is alleviated with rest. Palpation localizes the pain,
and muscle spasms are felt. There was an insidious onset with progressive improvement.
What is the most likely differential diagnosis? A. Ankylosing spondylitis B.
Musculoskeletal strain C. Spondylolisthesis D. Herniated disk
2. Signs and symptoms and management of spinal disorders (spondylosis, stenosis, etc.)
6-79 Sam, age 73, has lumbar spinal stenosis and asks which exercises he should do to
help his condition. You advise him to A. do any exercise that results in hyperextension of
the lumbar spine. B. do exercises that encourage lumbar flexion and flattening of the
lumbar lordotic curve. C. refrain from exercising. D. see a surgeon because surgery is the
best treatment option.
7-57 Clients with spinal cord injuries often have bowel incontinence and need to have a
bowel program instituted. What is the most effective way to stimulate the rectum to
evacuate in the quadriplegic client? A. Administer stool softeners every night. B. Insert a
rectal suppository and then eventually perform digital stimulation. C. Administer
laxatives every other night. D. Administer enemas on a regular basis.
13-12 Decreased bladder capacity; bladder irritation from a urinary tract infection,
tumor, stones, or irritants such as caffeine and alcohol; and central nervous system
disorders or spinal cord lesions are all contributing factors to A. stress urinary
incontinence. B. urge urinary incontinence. C. overflow urinary incontinence. D. reflex
urinary incontinence.
16-50 Beth, age 49, comes in with low back pain. An x- ray of the lumbar/sacral spine is
within normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you explore further? A.
Scoliosis B. Osteoarthritis C. Spinal stenosis D. Herniated nucleus pulposus
16-72 Hilda, age 73, presents with a complaint of low back pain. Red flags in her history
of a minor fall, osteopenia, and prolonged steroid use for systemic lupus erythematosus
suggest the possibility of which of the following serious underlying conditions as the
cause of her low back pain? A. Cancer B. Cauda equina syndrome D spinal fracture
16-14 Mrs. Kelly, age 80, has a curvature of the spine. This is likely to indicate which agerelated change? A. Lordosis B. Dorsal kyphosis C. Scoliosis D. Kyphoscoliosis
16-90 What disorder affects older individuals, particularly women, and is characterized
by pain and stiffness in the cervical spine and shoulder and hip girdles, along with signs
of systemic infection such as malaise, weight loss, sweats, and low- grade fever? A.
Fibromyalgia syndrome B. Myofascial somatic dysfunction C. Polymyalgia rheumatica D.
Reiter’s syndrome
3. Recognition and immediate management of cauda equina syndrome
16-11 The most common cause of cauda equina syndrome is A. fracture. B. hematoma.
C. lumbar intervertebral disk herniation. D. space- occupying lesion.
16-60 Sandy, age 49, presents with loss of anal sphincter tone, impaired micturition,
incontinence, and progressive loss of strength in the legs. You suspect cauda equina
syndrome. What is your next action? A. Order physical therapy B. Order a lumbar/sacral
x- ray C. Order extensive lab work D. Refer to a neurosurgeon
16-72 Hilda, age 73, presents with a complaint of low back pain. Red flags in her history
of a minor fall, osteopenia, and prolonged steroid use for systemic lupus erythematosus
suggest the possibility of which of the following serious underlying conditions as the
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cause of her low back pain? A. Cancer B. Cauda equina syndrome C. Neurological
compromise D. Spinal fracture
4. Maneuvers and expected findings with joint pain (knee, shoulder, wrist, etc.)
Chap 16
16-24 To aid in the diagnosis of meniscus damage, which test should a nurse practitioner
perform? A. The bulge test B. The Lachman test C. The drawer test D. Apley’s
compression test
16-35 You are assessing Jamal, age 16, after a football injury to his right knee. You elicit a
positive anterior/posterior drawer sign. This test indicates an injury to the A. lateral
meniscus. B. cruciate ligament. C. medial meniscus. D. collateral ligament.
16-29 The straight leg–raising maneuver can be used to diagnose A. nerve root
compression. B. a fractured hip. C. an anterior cruciate ligament tear. D. tendinitis.
16-96 What is the name of the test used to assess for nerve- root compression? A. The
Apley scratch test B. The drop arm test C. Finkelstein’s test D. Spurling’s maneuver
16-123 In assessing an infant for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), the
practitioner places the infant supine, flexes the knees by holding the thumbs on the
inner mid- thighs, with fingers outside on the hips touching the greater trochanters,
stabilizes one hip, and abducts and gently pulls anteriorly on the other thigh. If this
external rotation feels smooth with no sound present, there is no hip dislocation. This is
A. the Allis test. B. Lasègue’s sign. C. the McMurray test. D. the Ortolani maneuver.
5. Initial assessment of FOOSH injury in correlation to anatomical location of radial head
bone
16-39 Margaret, age 55, presents to you for evaluation of left hand and wrist pain and
swelling after a slip and fall on the ice yesterday. On examination, you note tenderness
at her “anatomical snuffbox.” You know this probably indicates a(n) A. ulnar styloid
fracture. B. scaphoid fracture. C. hamate fracture. D. radial head fracture.
16-71 Anne, age 67, sustained a fall on an outstretched hand. She presents holding her
arm against her chest with her elbow flexed. Based on the specific location of her pain,
you suspect a radial head fracture. The best initial strategy to assess for radial head
fracture would be A. to palpate for tenderness, swelling, and crepitus just distal to the
lateral epicondyle. B. to palpate for tenderness, swelling, and crepitus along the radial
wrist. C. to palpate for tenderness in the “anatomical snuffbox.” D. to order an x- ray of
the wrist.
6. Assessment and management of Myofascial pain
16-90 What disorder affects older individuals, particularly women, and is characterized
by pain and stiffness in the cervical spine and shoulder and hip girdles, along with signs
of systemic infection such as malaise, weight loss, sweats, and low- grade fever? A.
Fibromyalgia syndrome B. Myofascial somatic dysfunction C. Polymyalgia rheumatica D.
Reiter’s syndrome
Myofascial somatic dysfunction is described as impairments of the body framework. The
impairments can affect joints, skeletal, and myofascial structures along with their related
vascular, lymphatic, and neural function.
7. Health promotion activities to prevent sport related musculoskeletal injuries
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16-16 Which of the following is NOT a mana [Show Less]
