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Osteoporosis

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Osteoporosis ?

a)

Too much Bone

b)

Not enough Bone

c)

Porous Bone

d)

Pop music

2.

What are the causes of Osteoporosis ?

a)

An imbalance between new bone formation and old bone resorption.

b)

When the red blood cell's have too much oxygen to keep the Bone alive.

c)

When you eat too much meat.

d)

When your bone hit's something too hard.

3.
What is one thing that does not prevent osteoporosis?
a)
drinking soda
b)
exercise regularly
c)
being a nonsmoker
d)
eating a calcium rich diet
4.

What are the health risks of Osteoporosis ?

a)

Not being able to stand up.

b)

Fainting.

c)

Increasing risk of fractures.

d)

Death.

5.

What are the chances of getting Osteoporosis ?

a)

1 in 6 Women, 4 in 10 Men

b)

Its totally random

c)

1 in 4 Women, 2 in 5 Men

d)

1 in 3 Women, 1 in 5 Men

6.

How do you prevent Osteoporosis ?

a)

Have Iron rich products.

b)

Have Calcium rich products.

c)

Don't do sports.

d)

Eat Fruits.

7.

What percentage of fractures are caused by Osteoporosis ?

a)

75%

b)

80%

c)

20%

d)

60%

8.
An assessment finding that alerts the nurse to the presence of osteoporosis in a middle-aged patient is
a)
the presence of bowed legs
b)
measurable loss of height
c)
an aversion to dairy products
d)
statements about frequent falls
9.

How many Canadians are affected by Osteoporosis ?

a)

2 million Americans.

b)

2 million Canadians.

c)

1 million Canadians.

d)

500 Canadians

10.

At what age do we begin to lose Bone ?

a)

Mid 30's

b)

70's

c)

Mid 20's

d)

Mid 40's