NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders 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 initially rely on home remedies due to cultural practices, seeking medical care when these fail, especially if pain (e.g., bursitis) impacts self-image or function.
Question 2 of 5
The client is taken to the emergency department with an injury to the left arm. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing capillary refill evaluates neurovascular status, the priority in arm injury to detect compromise. Clothing removal, x-rays, and casting follow assessment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse completes teaching the client who has a plaster cast following a right wrist fracture. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Although the cast will feel very warm for about 15 to 20 minutes, a plaster cast requires 24 to 72 hours (not 30 minutes) to dry completely.
Question 4 of 5
Which material added by the nurse is best for covering the tips of the pin to prevent injuries while the client is in skeletal leg.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cork blocks securely cover pin tips, preventing injury to the client or staff while maintaining stability. Gauze and cotton are less durable, and rubber tubes may not fit securely.
Question 5 of 5
The 50-year-old female client is being evaluated for osteoporosis. Which data should the nurse assess? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Family history, hormonal deficits, smoking, exercise, and alcohol are all risk factors for osteoporosis, requiring comprehensive assessment.