NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions for Musculoskeletal Disorders Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is taking calcium carbonate (Tums) to help prevent further development of osteoporosis. Which teaching should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking Tums with water ensures proper absorption and prevents GI irritation. Timing with meals is flexible, pre-meal timing is unnecessary, and monthly calcium levels are not routine.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement for a hospitalized child with autism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bringing a favorite toy can provide comfort and reduce anxiety for a child with autism in a hospital setting.
Question 3 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate when the mother, concerned about her unborn daughter developing DMD, states that her brother and son have DMD?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DMD is X-linked; females may be carriers but do not develop the disease.
Question 4 of 5
It is necessary to pull the client, who is in Russell's traction, up in bed. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving weights in place maintains continuous traction, preventing misalignment during repositioning.
Question 5 of 5
The client with a pelvic fracture developed a fat embolism. The nurse should assess the client for which specific sign?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. The nurse should assess for petechiae. Petechiae (small purplish hemorrhagic spots on the skin) are thought to be due to transient thrombocytopenia. They can occur over the chest, anterior axillary folds, hard palate, buccal membranes, and conjunctival sacs.