WorksheetsMusculoskeletal and Neurological System Assessment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Lateral curvature of the spine with an increase in convexity on the side that is curved is called
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Spondylitis
A nontender, round, enlarged, swollen, fluid-filled cyst seen on the wrist is known as a(n)
ganglion
bursae
osteoblast
callus
What are small sacs filled with synovial fluid that serve to cushion the joint?
Ganglion
Bursae
Boutonniere
Corn
A risk factor of osteoporosis includes
elevated blood pressure
low calcium intake
depression
bleeding disorders
A risk factor of CVA includes:
Low body mass
poor nutrition intake of low protein
eating disorder
hypertension
A "neuro check" includes all but the following:
Level of consciousness
pupillary checks
movemement and strength of extremities
patellar reflex
vital signs
Morning headaches that subside after arising may be an early sign of decreased intracranial pressure, such as that with a brain tumor.
True
False
Imbalance and difficulty coordinating or controlling movements are seen in neurologic diseases involving the cerebrum.
True
False
If the nurse finds that the client's thought processes are distorted and memory is impaired, then the nurse should consider which of the following?
proceed with the gathering of subjective data and compare findings to the last assessment.
skip the assessment for that day and wait until the client's condition has improved.
use another means of obtaing necessary objective data because the validityof the information provided by the cliet is in question.
do not complete the physical assessment at this time. The data will not be valid.
The nurse finds that the client is unable to correctly identify familiar objects placed in their hand with eyes closed. The condition indicated is:
Graphesthesia
Localization
Asterognosis
Neuropathy
