NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis asks what can happen if no treatment is done. The nurse knows that if rheumatoid arthritis is left untreated, which of the following would be most apt to develop?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Untreated rheumatoid arthritis can lead to bony ankylosis, where joints fuse due to chronic inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A person's right thumb was accidentally severed with an axe. The amputated right thumb was recovered. Which action by the nurse preserves the thumb so it could possibly be reattached in surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wrapping the thumb and placing it in a bag on ice preserves viability for reattachment without freezing tissue. Direct ice causes frostbite, warm water promotes decay, and wrapping alone is insufficient.
Question 3 of 5
Which material added by the nurse is best for covering the tips of the pin to prevent injuries while the client is in skeletal leg.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cork blocks securely cover pin tips, preventing injury to the client or staff while maintaining stability. Gauze and cotton are less durable, and rubber tubes may not fit securely.
Question 4 of 5
The day after an amputation, the client begins to hemorrhage from his stump. What action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying a pressure dressing is the first action to control hemorrhage, followed by notifying the physician.
Question 5 of 5
The client is in Russell's traction. Which statement best describes how Russell's traction works?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Russell's traction uses vertical traction at the knee and horizontal force on the tibia and fibula to align fractures, unlike the other descriptions.