Medsurg Caqs #6 Study Guide Graded A+

Which treatment is beneficial for a client with muscle spasm? 1 Thermotherapy 2 Muscle massage 3 Frequent position changes 4 Muscle-strengthening exercise regimen {Ans: 1}What is the function of a client's cranial nerve VI? 1 Movement of the eye with levator muscle 2 Movement of the eye with lateral rectus muscles 3 Movement of the eye with medial rectus muscles 4 Movement of the eye with superior oblique muscles {Ans: 2}A client who is diagnosed as having a herniated nucleus pulposus reports pain. What should the nurse most likely conclude is the cause of this client's pain? 1 Inflammation of the lamina of the involved vertebra 2 Shifting of two adjacent vertebral bodies out of alignment 3 Compression of the spinal cord by the extruded nucleus pulposus 4 Increased pressure of cerebrospinal fluid within the vertebral column {Ans: 3}A client with arthritis is to begin long-term steroid therapy. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the client understands the instructions about this medication? 1 "My urine may become discolored." 2 "I should avoid crowds in enclosed areas." 3 "Weight loss can occur with this medication." 4 "The medication should be taken between meals." {Ans: 2}In which