Chapter 63, Caring for Clients with Orthopedic and Connective Tissue Disorders

Introductory Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition by Barbara K. Tim

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Chapter 63, Caring for Clients with Orthopedic and Connective Tissue Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. How would the nurse identify rheumatoid nodules in a client with rheumatoid arthritis?
  A) The nodules usually are tender and red.
  B) The nodules usually are nontender and movable.
  C) The nodules usually are red and movable.
  D) The nodules are miniscule and occur over nonbony areas.
  Ans:  B

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

2. What advice can the nurse give a client with degenerative joint disease to avoid unusual stress on a joint?
  A) Keep shifting weight from one foot to the other.
  B) Perform aerobic exercises.
  C) Maintain complete bed rest.
  D) Maintain good posture.
  Ans:  D

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

3. Which of the following advice should the nurse provide to a client with gout?
  A) Limit fluid intake. C) Limit purine-rich foods.
  B) Limit protein-rich foods. D) Limit carbohydrates and fats.
  Ans:  C

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

4. When assessing a client’s signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) for staging, how does the nurse evaluate the stage of the disease?
  A) By observing the client’s gait
  B) By reviewing the medical record and diagnostic findings
  C) By inspecting the client’s mouth
  D) By inspecting the client’s lung sounds
  Ans:  B

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

5. Which of the following characterizes a chronic infection in a client with osteomyelitis?
  A) High fever
  B) Persistent draining sinus
  C) Rapid pulse
  D) Tenderness or pain over the affected area
  Ans:  B

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

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