Bones contain yellow marrow that is composed mainly of:

The external covering of the bone that contains osteoblasts and blood vessels is termed the

Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by:

Joints may be classified as cartilaginous, synovial, or

Bones in synovial joints are joined together by:

When the nurse moves the client’s arm away from the midline of the body, the nurse is performing:

When the nurse moves a client’s leg upward, the nurse is performing:

The subacromial bursae are contained in the:

Articulation between the head of the femur and the acetabulum is in the:

A client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that she has joint pain in her hands, especially in the morning. The nurse should assess the client further for signs and symptoms of:

A client with insulin-dependent diabetes visits the clinic and complains of painful hip joints. The nurse should assess the client carefully for signs and symptoms of:

A female client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that she began menarche at the age of 16 years. The nurse should instruct the client that she is at a higher risk for:

The nurse is planning a presentation on osteoporosis to a group of high school students. Which of the following should the nurse plan to include in the presentation?

The nurse is caring for an adult client who is in a cast because of a fractured arm. To promote healing of the bone and tissue, the nurse should instruct the client to eat a diet that is high in:

An adult client tells the nurse that he eats sardines every day. The nurse should instruct the client that a diet high in purines can contribute to:

A client tells the nurse that his grandmother had a diagnosis of osteomalacia. The nurse should instruct the client that to decrease the risk factors for osteomalacia, the clients should have adequate amounts of:

The nurse is preparing to perform a musculoskeletal examination on an adult client. The nurse has explained the examination procedure to the client. The nurse determines that the client needs further instructions when the client says:

While assessing muscle strength in an older adult client, the nurse determines that the client’s knee joint has a rating of 3 and exhibits active motion against gravity. The nurse should document the client’s muscle strength as being/having:

While assessing an adult client’s jaw, the nurse hears a clicking popping sound, and the client expresses pain in the joint. The nurse should further assess the client for:

While examining the spine of an adult client, the nurse notes that the client has a flattened lumbar curvature. The nurse should refer the client to a physician for possible:

The nurse is assessing the spine of an adult client and detects lateral curvature of the thoracic spine with an increase in convexity on the left curved side. The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing:

A client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that he has had lower back pain for the past several days. To perform Lasègue’s test, the nurse should ask the client:

An older adult client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that she has had shooting pains in both of her legs. The nurse should assess the client for signs and symptoms of:

While assessing the range of motion in an adult client’s shoulders, the client expresses pain and exhibits limited abduction and muscle weakness. The nurse plans to refer the client to a physician for possible: