NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The college student consults the clinic nurse for advice on managing lower back pain. Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A. Remaining active is best. Using good posture will minimize back strain. B. Mechanical stress can increase pain. Prolonged unsupported sitting, heavy lifting, and bending or twisting the back, especially while lifting, should be avoided. C. Using pillows and hip and knee flexion promotes lumbar flexion and back alignment. E. Prolonged sitting should be avoided because fatigue contributes to spasm of the back muscles. Lordosis can be decreased by using a soft support at the small of the back.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client 3 months following a left shoulder arthroplasty. Which assessment findings should prompt the nurse to consider that the client may have developed osteomyelitis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: A. A sudden onset of chills suggests the infection of osteomyelitis is blood-borne. B. A high fever suggests the infection of osteomyelitis is blood-borne. D. The pulsating shoulder pain is caused from the pressure of the collecting pus. E. The infected area becomes swollen, painful, and extremely tender.
Question 3 of 5
Which is the nurse's best explanation regarding the goal of surgery for an adolescent requiring surgical treatment for scoliosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scoliosis surgery aims to correct spinal deformity and prevent respiratory complications.
Question 4 of 5
The client is being seen in the clinic for a second-degree ankle sprain. Which treatments should the nurse plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Rest prevents further injury and promotes healing. Ice and elevation control swelling. Compression with an elastic bandage controls bleeding, reduces edema, and provides support for injured tissues.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment findings should the nurse associate with the development of hydrocephalus in a 7-year-old child?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Headache, vomiting, and personality changes are common symptoms of hydrocephalus due to increased intracranial pressure.