NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is a 64-year-old male admitted to the hospital with severe pain in his right big toe, which is red and swollen. Which nursing care measure is most essential for the nurse to perform at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A bed cradle keeps bedding off the painful, swollen toe in gout, reducing discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would be correct to request a consultation with a dietitian if the client chooses a meal that includes which food?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Liver is high in purines, which increase uric acid levels, worsening gout. Nuts, milk, and eggs are low-purine foods, suitable for a gout diet, necessitating a dietitian consultation for education.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse assesses a client with complaints of pain and numbness in the left hand and fingers. Which question should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Repetitive movements are a primary cause of carpal tunnel syndrome, causing pain and numbness. Smoking, cold sensitivity, and tremors are unrelated.
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
The nurse knows that elevated findings on which laboratory test typically validate a diagnosis of gout?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated serum uric acid confirms gout, as it causes crystal formation.