1 Mosby items and derived items © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier, Inc. Nursing Assessment: Musculoskeletal System Chapter 62

2 Mosby items and derived items © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier, Inc. 1.During assessment of the musculoskeletal system of a 74-year- old woman, a normal age-related finding noted by the nurse is 1.kyphosis. 2.back pain. 3.loss of height. 4.spinal crepitation.

3 Mosby items and derived items © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier, Inc. 2.Assessment of the musculoskeletal system reveals that the patient has a disturbed gait. To further assess this problem, the nurse should 1.measure the length of both legs. 2.perform muscle-strength testing of the legs. 3.ask the patient to demonstrate range of motion of the legs. 4.perform deep palpation of the hip joints to identify the presence of pain.

4 Mosby items and derived items © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier, Inc. 3.The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient who had a myelogram. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan? 1.Report a headache that is worse when sitting or standing. 2.Decrease fluid intake for 4 to 8 hours to prevent nausea and vomiting. 3. Remain flat in bed for 24 to 48 hours to prevent postprocedure pain and discomfort. 4.An increased temperature is expected and may be prevented by taking acetaminophen (Tylenol).