Ch. 36 Pre-Lecture Quiz

Question 1

TRUE or FALSE
Osteoporosis frequently results in compression fractures of the spine, fractures of the neck or intertrochanteric region of the femur, and Colles fractures of the wrist.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

Low back pain that radiates down the leg suggests the presence of nerve root involvement known as _____________.

Answer 2

sciatica

Question 3

________________ is an inflammation of a fluid-filled sac in the joint.

Answer 3

Bursitis

Question 4

TRUE or FALSE
The nurse should recommend short periods of bed rest, in a prone position, for patients experiencing back pain resulting from a compression fracture.

Answer 4

FALSE

Question 5

TRUE or FALSE
Risk factors for osteoarthritis and its progression include older age, female gender, and obesity.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

The most common causative organism of osteomyelitis is ________________.

Answer 6

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 7

________________ are administered on arising in the morning with a full glass of water on an empty stomach, and the patient must stay upright for 30 to 60 minutes.

Answer 7

Bisphosphonates

Question 8

TRUE or FALSE
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include acute heel pain experienced in the morning upon arising.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

The most prevalent bone disease in the world is __________________.

Answer 9

osteoporosis

Question 10

TRUE or FALSE
Nursing interventions for a patient undergoing foot surgery include a neurovascular assessment every 1 to 2 hours for the first 24 hours.

Answer 10

TRUE