NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the client is in shock, how should the nurse position the client while continuing to assess and provide care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In shock, positioning the client supine with legs elevated improves venous return and cerebral perfusion, stabilizing blood pressure. Other positions are less effective or contraindicated.
Question 2 of 5
Which neural tube defect is the nurse describing when stating that the vertebral arch fails to close and the spinal cord and meninges stay within the vertebral canal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spina bifida occulta involves a failure of the vertebral arch to close, with the spinal cord and meninges remaining within the vertebral canal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in a hip spica cast. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distention and vomiting indicate GI complications (e.g., ileus) in a hip spica cast, requiring assessment. Pulses are accessible, elevation is impractical, and ambulation is limited.
Question 4 of 5
The client is being seen in the clinic for a second-degree ankle sprain. Which treatments should the nurse plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Rest prevents further injury and promotes healing. Ice and elevation control swelling. Compression with an elastic bandage controls bleeding, reduces edema, and provides support for injured tissues.
Question 5 of 5
When preparing to meet with the parents and their 5-year-old child with autism, which behaviors should the nurse anticipate that the child might display?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Children with autism often exhibit poor eye contact, restricted interests, and atypical language patterns.