NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Questions NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which intervention should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing metal objects is a safe UAP task, ensuring MRI safety. Contrast injection, sedation, and explanations require nursing judgment.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching with the parents about safety considerations for a child with a surgically corrected myelomeningocele?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily skin checks are essential to prevent pressure ulcers and other skin complications in children with myelomeningocele.
Question 4 of 5
Which is the best technique for the nurse to use when applying the elastic bandage to the client's lower extremity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The figure-eight technique provides even compression and support around the ankle joint, stabilizing it while allowing some flexibility. Spiral-reverse turns are better for cylindrical limbs, recurrent turns are used for stumps, and spica turns are typically for larger joints like the hip or shoulder.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing instruction is most beneficial to minimize stress on the client's painful joints?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining a normal weight reduces mechanical stress on weight-bearing joints like the hip, alleviating pain and slowing osteoarthritis progression. The other options are less impactful for joint stress.