NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions for Musculoskeletal Disorders 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: Supine with legs elevated improves venous return in shock.
Question 2 of 5
How can the nurse best support the wet cast while the physician wraps the arm with rolls of wet plaster?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using the palms of the hands to support the wet cast prevents indentations that could cause pressure points, ensuring the cast maintains its shape. A soft mattress or fingers may deform the cast, and a firm surface is less precise.
Question 3 of 5
To which member of the health-care team should the nurse refer the client diagnosed with OA who is complaining of not being able to get in and out of the bathtub?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A physical therapist can teach adaptive techniques and exercises to improve bathtub mobility for OA. Physiatrists focus on rehabilitation plans, social workers address resources, and counselors focus on mental health.
Question 4 of 5
A young adult is discharged to home with crutches. Which exercise should the nurse teach the client in order to strengthen the hand muscles for crutch walking?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Squeezing a rubber ball strengthens hand muscles, essential for gripping crutches during walking.
Question 5 of 5
Which level of participation should the nurse expect when assessing a 9-year-old who has mental retardation with an IQ level of 45?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An IQ of 45 indicates moderate intellectual disability, allowing independent walking and simple tasks.