RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1686 of 2368

During a joint assessment, which finding about joint sounds should the nurse report to the provider?

  1. Painless cracking when the client stands up
  2. Knee popping that is accompanied by swelling
  3. Painless clicking during stretching
  4. Painless creaking during walking
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Correct answer: Knee popping that is accompanied by swelling

Joint noises are usually harmless, but sounds with injury, pain, or swelling should be reported.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Sounds. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026