Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Question 1

You note from the patient’s history that she has had pain with internal rotation of her right shoulder.

This will most likely affect which of the following activities?

Brushing the back of her short hair

Fastening her bra behind her back

Mopping the floor

Reaching an item off the top shelf of her closet, over her head.

Question 2

While assessing an adult client’s jaw, the nurse hears a clicking popping sound, and the client expresses pain in the joint.

The nuse should further assess the client for:

Previous facial fracture

Bruxism

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Degenerative disease

Question 3

A nurse is assessing a client’s strength muscular strength. The client has full strength in his arms.