NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
One month after discharge, the client who had a left THR calls a clinic reporting acute, constant pain in the left groin and hip area and feeling like the left leg is shorter than the right. The nurse advises the client to come to the clinic immediately, suspecting which problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Indicators of a prosthesis dislocation include increased surgical site pain, acute groin pain, shortening of the leg, abnormal external or internal rotation, restricted ability or inability to move the leg, and reports of a popping sensation in the hip.
Question 3 of 5
A cast has just been applied to a client's left forearm, and he has 10 lbs of Russell's traction on his left leg. Which of the following nursing concerns takes priority in the care of this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swelling in a newly casted extremity can cause the cast to act as a tourniquet, compromising circulation, which is the priority concern. Heat from a wet cast does not burn skin, muscle atrophy is a long-term issue, and skin irritation is less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is discharging the client home with a plaster of Paris cast to the lower leg. Which self-care recommendation should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Cool air from a hair dryer helps to control itching on the skin within a cast. Hot air is not recommended because it could burn the skin.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement should the nurse include in the instructions for parents of an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OI causes brittle bones, so careful handling is essential to prevent fractures.