Nutrition and Musculoskeletal Assessment Quiz
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Which type of bones is the femur classified as?

  • Irregular bones
  • Short bones
  • Flat bones
  • Long bones (correct)

    • Where is cancellous or spongy bone primarily found?

  • Diaphyses
  • Joints
  • Periosteum
  • Epiphyses (correct)

    • What is the main function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?

  • Breaking down and resorbing bones (correct)
  • Maintaining bone structure
  • Supplying nourishment to bones
  • Building bones

    • Which part of the bone covers the bones but not the joints?

    <p>Periosteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bone tissue is dense and hard, typically found in the long shafts of bones?

    <p>Compact bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is yellow bone marrow primarily located?

    <p>Ileum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscles are described as voluntary muscles?

    <p>Skeletal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of osteoblasts in bone structure?

    <p>Building bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are smooth muscles mainly found?

    <p>In the walls of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of cartilage in joints?

    <p>To reduce friction between joint surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system?

    <p>To stabilize bones and keep them in proper alignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of synarthrodial joints?

    <p>Immovable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is hyaline cartilage primarily found in the body?

    <p>Covering movable joints like the elbow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tendons in the musculoskeletal system?

    <p>Attach muscles to bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of bursae in the musculoskeletal system?

    <p>Reduce friction between areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of arthrogram in diagnostic testing?

    <p>To view irregular joint surfaces and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common use of arthroscopy?

    <p>Evaluating the knee joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of elevating the entire leg without flexing the knee after arthroscopy?

    <p>To reduce swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of bone densitometry (DEXA scan)?

    <p>To measure bone density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a bone scan using intravenous radionuclide injection?

    <p>To detect metastatic bone lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might electromyography (EMG) be performed?

    <p>To differentiate muscle and nerve problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) help predict?

    <p>10-year fracture risk and risk for osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Arthrocentesis' refers to which medical procedure?

    <p>'Aspiration of synovial fluid'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor helps maximize peak bone mass before the age of 30?

    <p>High calcium intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the normal findings for circulation in neurovascular assessment?

    <p>Presence of strong distal pulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the abnormal finding for sensation in arm injury assessment?

    <p>Numbness or tingling at the tip of the index finger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes an excessive concave curvature of the lumbar spine?

    <p>Lordosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a gerontologic consideration related to the musculoskeletal system in older adults?

    <p>Compression of spinal column disks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can accelerate the loss of bone mass according to the text?

    <p>Hypercalciuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of bone resorption occurring more rapidly than bone formation?

    <p>Increased risk for osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a normal finding regarding muscle strength assessment described in the text?

    <p>Demonstrating a 'hitchhiker's sign'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a 24-hour urine collection in the context of musculoskeletal disorders?

    <p>To determine levels of uric acid and calcium excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an elevated alkaline phosphatase level typically indicate?

    <p>Paget's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition may be suggested by an elevated serum uric acid level?

    <p>Gout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significance does a decreased serum calcium level hold in the context of musculoskeletal disorders?

    <p>Osteomalacia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of musculoskeletal disorders, what does an increased serum phosphorus level suggest?

    <p>Bone tumors and healing fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic finding may be associated with metastatic bone lesions?

    <p>Elevated acid phosphatase level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Resume bathing and activity as directed by physician' is a teaching point related to:

    <p>'Client and Family Teaching 60-1 Musculoskeletal Care'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are osteocytes primarily found within the bone structure?

    <p>Inside the compact bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bones are classified as irregular bones?

    <p>Sternum and vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the periosteum in bone structure?

    <p>Supply bones with nourishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of yellow bone marrow?

    <p>Store fat cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are involved in the resorption and remodeling of bone tissue?

    <p>Osteoclasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of bones according to the text?

    <p>Cells, protein matrix, and mineral deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is cancellous or spongy bone primarily located?

    <p>At the ends of bones (epiphyses)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of osteoblasts in bone metabolism?

    <p>Building bones by forming new bone tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of an adequate calcium intake before the age of 30 on bone mass?

    <p>Maximizes peak bone mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which curvatures are described in the text as part of spinal inspection?

    <p>Kyphosis, Lordosis, and Scoliosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a decrease in the fibrocartilage of intervertebral disks with age cause?

    <p>Compression of the spinal column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In older adults, what contributes to a height loss of as much as 1 to 2 cm every two decades?

    <p>Thinning and drying of intervertebral disk fibrocartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does bone resorption occurring more rapidly than bone formation lead to?

    <p>Greater risk for skeletal fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does age-related decline in estrogen and testosterone production impact bone?

    <p>Promotes bone resorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to age-related changes affecting the musculoskeletal system in older adults?

    <p>Hereditary genetic patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can older adults delay the decline in muscle strength and bone mass according to the text?

    <p>Regularly engaging in physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of synovial fluid in diarthrodial joints?

    <p>Reducing friction during joint movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In musculoskeletal disorders, what is the significance of obtaining a family history?

    <p>To identify if relatives have had similar symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of tendons in relation to muscles?

    <p>Attach muscles to bone surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do ligaments contribute to joint stability?

    <p>By stabilizing adjacent movable bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of smooth muscles in the body?

    <p>Respond to involuntary impulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a bursa in the musculoskeletal system?

    <p>Prevent bone-to-bone contact at joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a thorough neurovascular assessment essential for clients with musculoskeletal disorders?

    <p>To detect alterations in nerve and blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking capillary refill time in the musculoskeletal assessment?

    <p>To evaluate peripheral circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of an arthrogram in diagnostic testing?

    <p>To visualize abnormal joint surfaces and movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might a bone scan be ordered in the context of musculoskeletal assessment?

    <p>To detect metastatic bone lesions and fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) consider when predicting a client's fracture risk?

    <p>Clinical risk factors and bone density results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In musculoskeletal assessment, what does an electromyography (EMG) primarily evaluate?

    <p>Muscle weakness or deterioration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of aspirating synovial fluid in arthrocentesis?

    <p>To analyze the composition of synovium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which procedure involves internal inspection of a joint using an arthroscope?

    <p>Arthroscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an arthroscopy procedure?

    <p>Visualizing internal structures of a joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an elevated acid phosphatase level typically indicate in the context of musculoskeletal disorders?

    <p>Paget's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of musculoskeletal disorders, what does a decreased serum calcium level potentially suggest?

    <p>Osteomalacia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of an elevated serum uric acid level in the context of musculoskeletal disorders?

    <p>Gout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musculoskeletal disorder could be suggested by an increased serum phosphorus level?

    <p>Bone tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential implication of having an elevated antinuclear antibody level in the context of musculoskeletal disorders?

    <p>Systemic lupus erythematosus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a nurse order a 24-hour Urine analysis for a patient with musculoskeletal issues?

    <p>To measure serum uric acid levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the possible interpretation of an elevated alkaline phosphatase level in relation to musculoskeletal conditions?

    <p>'Decreased serum calcium level'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bone tissue is described as light and containing many spaces?

    <p>Cancellous (spongy) bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of osteocytes in bone structure?

    <p>Mature bone cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is red bone marrow primarily found in the human body?

    <p>In the sternum and ileum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of adequate calcium intake before the age of 30?

    <p>Maximizing peak bone mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of periosteum in relation to bones?

    <p>Supplying bones with nourishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an exaggerated convex curvature of the thoracic spine refer to?

    <p>Kyphosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bone cells are responsible for the destruction, resorption, and remodeling of bone?

    <p>Osteoclasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the musculoskeletal assessment, what can an absence of local edema indicate?

    <p>Normal tissue hydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of bones is cortical or compact bone primarily found?

    <p>Diaphyses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of bones that includes cells, protein matrix, and mineral deposits?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of bone resorption exceeding bone formation with age?

    <p>Higher susceptibility to osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common sign of abnormal circulation in neurovascular assessment?

    <p>Pale skin color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of yellow bone marrow in the human body?

    <p>Consists primarily of fat cells and connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurological nerve damage can manifest as the 'hitchhiker's sign'?

    <p>Radial nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to a decrease in muscle strength and bone mass among older adults?

    <p>Hypercalciuria and malabsorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of osteocytes within the bone structure?

    <p>'Communicating' between bone cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the synovial membrane in diarthrodial joints?

    <p>Acting as a lubricant by producing synovial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cartilage is found in the larynx, epiglottis, and outer ear?

    <p>Elastic cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of musculoskeletal disorders, what is the main purpose of bursae?

    <p>Reducing friction between areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are smooth muscles mainly found in the body?

    <p>In the walls of certain organs or body cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of amphiarthrodial joints?

    <p>Slightly movable joints found at suture lines in the skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system?

    <p>Stabilizing bones and keeping joints properly aligned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do skeletal muscles differ from smooth muscles?

    <p>Skeletal muscles are voluntary while smooth muscles are involuntary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'What type of joint is a gliding joint like the one found in fingers?'

    <p>'Diarthrodial joint'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of bone densitometry, also known as a DEXA scan?

    <p>To predict a client's fracture risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In musculoskeletal assessment, what is the significance of checking capillary refill time?

    <p>To assess tissue perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of arthrocentesis in the context of musculoskeletal procedures?

    <p>To aspirate synovial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a bone scan using intravenous radionuclide injection be ordered?

    <p>To detect metastatic bone lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of electromyography (EMG) testing?

    <p>To differentiate muscle and nerve problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of an arthrogram in diagnostic testing?

    <p>To visualize internal joint structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an arthroscopy procedure?

    <p>To internally inspect a joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) help predict?

    <p>The risk for having osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an elevated alkaline phosphatase level typically indicate in the context of musculoskeletal disorders?

    <p>Metastatic bone lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of musculoskeletal disorders, what does an increased serum phosphorus level suggest?

    <p>Bone tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential implication of having an elevated antinuclear antibody level in the context of musculoskeletal disorders?

    <p>Systemic lupus erythematosus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of obtaining a family history in musculoskeletal disorders?

    <p>Predicting fracture risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a nurse order a 24-hour Urine analysis for a patient with musculoskeletal issues?

    <p>To determine levels of uric acid excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the periosteum in bone structure?

    <p>Nutrient and blood vessel supply to bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of cartilage in joints?

    <p>Joint stability and cushioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of elevating the entire leg without flexing the knee after arthroscopy?

    <p>Help reduce swelling in the knee joint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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