NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Questions NCLEX Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing instruction about heating pads is essential to include in the client's teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low setting prevents burns while providing therapeutic heat.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing instruction is most beneficial to minimize stress on the client's painful joints?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining a normal weight reduces mechanical stress on weight-bearing joints like the hip, alleviating pain and slowing osteoarthritis progression. The other options are less impactful for joint stress.
Question 3 of 5
The client is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask before the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iodine/seafood allergies are critical to assess before CT with contrast to prevent anaphylaxis. Claustrophobia, pain, and consent are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse gently elevates the client's newly casted arm on a pillow and explains that this is necessary for the first 24 to 48 hours after casting. What is the chief purpose of this action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevation enhances venous return and reduces edema, the primary reason for this action. It does not directly affect cast drying, pain medication needs, or comfort alone.
Question 5 of 5
The client must take three (3) grams of calcium supplement a day. The medication comes in 500-mg tablets. How many tablets will the client need to take daily?
Correct Answer: 6
Rationale: 3000 mg ÷ 500 mg = 6 tablets daily.