NCLEX-PN
Med Surg Musculoskeletal NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which sign/symptom should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Joint stiffness, especially in the morning, is a hallmark of OA due to cartilage loss. Severe deformity and swan-neck fingers are more typical of rheumatoid arthritis, and waddling gait is nonspecific.
Question 2 of 5
The client is diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which sign/symptom should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Joint stiffness, especially in the morning, is a hallmark of OA due to cartilage loss. Severe deformity and swan-neck fingers are more typical of rheumatoid arthritis, and waddling gait is nonspecific.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is admitting the client with OA to the medical floor. Which statement by the client indicates an alternative form of treatment for OA?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Copper bracelets are an alternative therapy for OA, believed to reduce symptoms. Pain medication and heating pads are conventional, and splints are for support, not alternative.
Question 4 of 5
When the nurse observes the client walking, which assessment finding indicates the need for more instruction regarding the use of the cane?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The cane should be used on the unaffected side to support the painful hip.
Question 5 of 5
Which question best helps the nurse determine whether the client is experiencing an adverse effect from taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs like ibuprofen commonly cause gastrointestinal adverse effects, such as stomach pain or dark stools (indicating bleeding). These are more specific than headaches, swelling, or sleep issues.