NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is to give the client with gout one tablet of colchicine every hour until relief or toxicity occurs. Which of the following is an indication for stopping the colchicine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are signs of colchicine toxicity, indicating the need to stop the medication.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client 3 months following a left shoulder arthroplasty. Which assessment findings should prompt the nurse to consider that the client may have developed osteomyelitis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: A. A sudden onset of chills suggests the infection of osteomyelitis is blood-borne. B. A high fever suggests the infection of osteomyelitis is blood-borne. D. The pulsating shoulder pain is caused from the pressure of the collecting pus. E. The infected area becomes swollen, painful, and extremely tender.
Question 5 of 5
The 34-year-old male client presents to the outpatient clinic complaining of numbness and pain radiating down the left leg. Which further data should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Numbness and radiating leg pain suggest sciatica from a herniated disk; assessing posture and gait evaluates nerve impingement effects. Other options are less specific to lumbar radiculopathy.