Child Health (Paediatrics) › Paediatric Neuro & Musculoskeletal · 31 questions on this topic in NurseRank, 3 free to practise now.
Practise Scoliosis for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams. Read the 3 sample questions below, tap Show answer and explanation to check yourself, then open the full topic practice.
Q1. A 12-year-old found to have scoliosis is to wear a brace for 23 hours a day. What is the most likely reason the child will not wear it for that long?
Pain from the brace
Not understanding what the brace is for
Self-consciousness about appearance
Difficulty in putting the brace on
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Answer: C. Self-consciousness about appearance
A. Wearing the brace is not painful. B. Putting on the brace is not difficult. C. Children this age are very conscious of their appearance and fitting in with their peers, so they might be very resistant to wearing a brace. D. Although a child this age might not fully understand how the brace helps the condition, that would not be the most likely cause of noncompliance.
Q2. A child is diagnosed with scoliosis. Which screening finding is typical?
Knee pain
Symmetric shoulders
Uneven shoulders and a rib hump when bending forward
Foot deformity
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Answer: C. Uneven shoulders and a rib hump when bending forward
The Adams forward bend test reveals asymmetry.
Q3. Correct teaching for a child wearing a scoliosis brace is:
Bathe after applying the brace
Inspect skin once a week
Apply lotion under the brace
Wear an undergarment under the brace
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Answer: D. Wear an undergarment under the brace
Brace teaching – inspect skin daily for pressure sores, wear undergarment under the brace, bathe before applying; compliance gives better results.
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Which exams do these Scoliosis MCQs help with?
They are useful for AIIMS NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO, DSSSB and state staff nurse or nursing officer exams, and for NCLEX-style practice.
