NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During a physical examination of the 1-month-old, the nurse notes that the infant has blue sclerae. The nurse should further assess for signs and symptoms of which disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blue sclerae are a hallmark of osteogenesis imperfecta due to thin connective tissue.
Question 2 of 5
The Jewish client with peripheral vascular disease is scheduled for a left AKA. Which question is most important for the operating room nurse to ask the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jewish cultural practices may require special handling of amputated limbs (e.g., burial); this question respects beliefs. Food, rabbi visits, and foot checks are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with osteoporosis asks the nurse, 'Why does smoking cigarettes cause my bones to be brittle?' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nicotine reduces calcium absorption, contributing to bone loss in osteoporosis. Nutritional deficiencies are secondary, blood supply does not increase, and low-tar cigarettes still harm bones.
Question 4 of 5
During a physical examination of the 1-month-old, the nurse notes that the infant has blue sclerae. The nurse should further assess for signs and symptoms of which disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blue sclerae are a hallmark of osteogenesis imperfecta due to thin connective tissue.
Question 5 of 5
The client with rheumatoid arthritis is to receive prednisone 2.5 mg P.D. before meals and at bedtime. What is the primary expected action of the drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone's primary action in rheumatoid arthritis is to interfere with inflammatory reactions, reducing joint inflammation.