NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions for Musculoskeletal Disorders Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the client is allergic to penicillin, the nurse must question a medical order for which type of antibiotic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cephalosporins (e.g., cefaclor) have a cross-sensitivity with penicillin, risking allergic reactions in penicillin-allergic clients. The other antibiotics listed do not share this cross-reactivity.
Question 2 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse reinforce to ensure that the exercises are done correctly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isometric quadriceps-setting exercises involve contracting and relaxing the thigh muscles without joint movement, strengthening the muscle while minimizing stress on the surgical site. The other options describe different movements.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing instruction about heating pads is essential to include in the client's teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the lowest setting on the heating pad minimizes the risk of burns, especially in older clients with potentially reduced skin sensitivity. Direct skin contact, plastic covers, or prolonged use increase burn risk.
Question 4 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate when the mother, concerned about her unborn daughter developing DMD, states that her brother and son have DMD?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DMD is X-linked; females may be carriers but do not develop the disease.
Question 5 of 5
Which client symptom indicates that the nurse should discontinue the medication and notify the physician even if the client's pain is unrelieved?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vomiting is a sign of colchicine toxicity, requiring immediate cessation.