Osteomalacia…….Question 28Select one:a.usually occurs as a result of bone formation being greater than bone resorption.b.is largely due to defects in Vitamin D metabolism and maintenance of normal calcium levels.c.results in strong bones that rarely fracture.d.is characterised by increased bone growth and mineralisation.e.in most cases is due to immobilization.

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with osteomalacia. The nurse is correct in characterizing osteomalacia asA. bone softening from insufficient levels of vitamin D.B. invasion of bacteria into the bone.C. decreased bone mass caused by a deficiency of calcium.D. a bone fracture caused by minimal trauma.

What is a term that describes the process of bone formation?Multiple choice question.OssificationOsteoarthritisOsteoporosisChondrification

People with what condition go through episodes of “frenzied” bone resorption and bone growth?Group of answer choicesRicketsOsteomalaciaOsteoporosisPaget disease

Which of the following is associated with osteoclast reabsorption of bone?Multiple ChoiceHydrogen ions form an acid environment in bone matrix.Blood calcium is decreased.Ca2+ is actively transported from blood to bone matrix.Osteoblasts form collagen and proteoglycans.The protein components of bone matrix are synthesized.

People with kidney disease experience many negative health conditions, including weak and brittle bones. Why does this occur? Group of answer choicesIncreased body water due to loss of urine outputAltered toxin load causing metabolic inhibitionDecreased blood pressure that increases hydrostatic forces in bone cellsAnemia leading to decreased oxygenation of bone cellsImpaired activation of vitamin D that is required for bone mineralization