NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
On the basis of the nurse's knowledge of the client's culture and beliefs, which statement regarding the health-seeking behavior is probably most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hispanic clients may try home remedies first, seeking care when self-image is impacted.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment findings should the nurse associate with the development of hydrocephalus in a 7-year-old child?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Headache, vomiting, and personality changes are common symptoms of hydrocephalus due to increased intracranial pressure.
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
The client tells the nurse, 'My father is furious with me. He does not want me to ride a motorcycle.' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's frustration validates their feelings without judgment, fostering therapeutic communication. The other responses either dismiss the client's emotions or impose the nurse's opinion, which is inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
The 75-year-old client continues to experience phantom limb pain following an AKA, despite being given the prescribed morphine sulfate and using distraction. Which interventions, if prescribed by the HCP, should the nurse plan to implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A. A local anesthetic provides pain relief for some with phantom limb pain. B. A TENS unit sends stimulating pulses across the skin surface and along the nerve to help prevent pain signals from reaching the brain. C. Beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin) may relieve dull, burning discomfort. D. Antiseizure medication such as oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) has been shown to control stabbing and cramping pain.