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Pathophysiology Practice Test: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function basics
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As people age, their musculoskeletal system changes, including: Muscles: lose size and strength, muscle fibers reduce in number and shrink in size, and muscle tissue is replaced more slowly. Changes in the nervous system also cause muscles to have reduced tone and ability to contract. This progressive decline of muscle mass and function is known as sarcopenia. Bones: become less dense, lose calcium and other minerals, and the structure of bone changes, resulting in loss of bone tissue.  Some musculoskeletal conditions include: Osteoporosis: Weakening of bones that occurs when the body... Show more
Pathophysiology Practice Test: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function basics
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1. A client is admitted to the hospital with a transverse fracture of the femur. Which statement best describes this type of fracture?
2. Researchers now believe that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a result of:
3. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, is characterized by loss of:
4. Signs and symptoms of subluxation include:
5. What is the primary organism responsible for osteomyelitis?
6. A 60-year-old male presents with swelling and pain in the knee. CT reveals a tumor has developed from a pre-existing benign bone lesion. This supports which diagnosis?
7. The most common cause of toxic myopathy is:
8. A 70-year-old diagnosed with osteoporosis fell and fractures the left leg at a location of pre-existing abnormality. Which term describes the fracture?
9. Which of the following people is at highest risk for the development of gout?
10. A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture secondary to osteoporosis. This condition is caused by an increase in bone:
11. What is the term used to identify a pattern of bone destruction indicative of an aggressive malignant tumor?
12. The diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis is based on the measurement of which laboratory value?
13. Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized by:
14. A 35-year-old suffers a broken clavicle following a motor vehicle accident. X-ray reveals that the bone surfaces in the joint partially lost contact with each other. This condition is called:
15. A 34-year-old female was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Physical examination revealed that inflammation is noted in various:
16. When a 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture she is diagnosed with osteoporosis. One factor that most likely contributed to her condition is:
17. A 32-year-old male was injured in a motor vehicle accident and confined to bed for 3 weeks. During this time, the size and strength of muscle fibers decreased, a condition referred to as:
18. A 56-year-old male was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of osteomalacia. History reveals that he underwent bariatric surgery 3 years earlier. What is the common link between the surgery and the development of osteomalacia?
19. The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in:
20. A disorder similar to osteomalacia that occurs in growing bones of children is termed:
21. What term is used to describe a torn ligament?
22. A 32-year-old obese male begins a jogging routine. A week after beginning, he fractures his leg. This is referred to as a what type of fracture?
23. The chronic stage of gout, characterized by crystalline deposits in cartilage, synovial membranes, and soft tissue, is called:
24. What is the most common aggravating trigger of gouty arthritis attacks?
25. A 36-year-old reports pain and weakness in the elbow. MRI reveals inflammation of the tendon and the presence of microtears where it attaches to bone. This condition is called:

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