NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Musculoskeletal Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with arthritis is receiving sodium salicylate and asks the nurse what the drug will do for her. The nurse's reply should include information that the drug is given for which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sodium salicylate is primarily used for its anti-inflammatory effects in arthritis, reducing joint pain and swelling.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse instructs the client with a right BKA to lie on the stomach for at least 30 minutes a day. The client asks the nurse, 'Why do I need to lie on my stomach?' Which statement is the most appropriate statement by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prone positioning prevents hip flexor contractures post-BKA, promoting mobility. Lung expansion, pain relief, and pressure relief are secondary or unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention for bladder emptying should the nurse plan to implement for a 14-year-old with a neurogenic bladder from an SCI with a lower motor neuron lesion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intermittent catheterizationelevation is preferred for neurogenic bladder due to lower motor neuron lesions to prevent urinary retention.
Question 4 of 5
When planning the client's postoperative care, which is the least desirable position in which the nurse can place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Standing to shower is least desirable post-below-the-knee amputation due to the risk of falls and weight-bearing on the stump, which could disrupt healing. Other positions are safer.
Question 5 of 5
What interventions should the nurse implement for a child who sustained a twisting injury of the right arm?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Elevation, ice, and wrapping reduce swelling; contacting the parent ensures proper follow-up.