NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client following a knee arthroscopy. What information should the nurse teach? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A. Elevation will help to decrease edema. C. Severe joint pain may indicate a possible complication and should be reported immediately. E. Usually a mild analgesic such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) is sufficient for pain control following a diagnostic arthroscopy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discharging the client home with a plaster of Paris cast to the lower leg. Which self-care recommendation should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Cool air from a hair dryer helps to control itching on the skin within a cast. Hot air is not recommended because it could burn the skin.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses that the client has some finger swelling of a newly casted right arm fracture with no other abnormal findings. Which is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Swelling is an expected finding; elevating the extremity decreases edema.
Question 5 of 5
The client and spouse were involved in a motorcycle accident in which the spouse was killed. The client, being treated for multiple rib fractures and a broken leg, asks the nurse in which room his wife is located. Which response is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Because the nurse-client relationship is built on trust, the nurse should not withhold information from the client. The nurse should disclose that the spouse did not survive and be available for support.