NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Questions NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask before the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iodine/seafood allergies are critical to assess before CT with contrast to prevent anaphylaxis. Claustrophobia, pain, and consent are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
When implementing the care plan, the nurse should encourage the major intake of fluids at which time of the day?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morning fluid intake promotes hydration and uric acid excretion throughout the day.
Question 3 of 5
The client has been flat in bed in traction for two weeks, and she is to be allowed out of bed for the first time today. What must the nurse be particularly alert for when getting the client out of bed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged bed rest increases the risk of orthostatic hypotension when first mobilizing, requiring careful monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
Postoperatively, the client screams obscenities at the nurse after realizing that the injured forearm is missing. Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staying quietly supports the client emotionally during grief.
Question 5 of 5
Which observation indicates that the child has a Gowers sign in a 4-year-old with Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gowers sign is characterized by a child using their hands to walk up their legs to stand due to muscle weakness.