NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with rheumatoid arthritis is to receive prednisone 2.5 mg P.D. before meals and at bedtime. What is the primary expected action of the drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone's primary action in rheumatoid arthritis is to interfere with inflammatory reactions, reducing joint inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would be correct to request a consultation with a dietitian if the client chooses a meal that includes which food?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Liver is high in purines, which exacerbate gout.
Question 3 of 5
On the basis of the nurse's knowledge of the client's culture and beliefs, which statement regarding the health-seeking behavior is probably most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hispanic clients may try home remedies first, seeking care when self-image is impacted.
Question 4 of 5
The client has been in a body cast for the past 2 days to treat numerous broken vertebrae from a fall. The client is reporting dyspnea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and abdominal distention. Which action demonstrates the nurse's best clinical judgment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. The nurse should immediately notify the HCP. A window in the abdominal portion of the cast or bivalving is needed to relieve the pressure.
Question 5 of 5
The Jewish client with peripheral vascular disease is scheduled for a left AKA. Which question is most important for the operating room nurse to ask the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jewish cultural practices may require special handling of amputated limbs (e.g., burial); this question respects beliefs. Food, rabbi visits, and foot checks are secondary.