NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Musculoskeletal Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The HCP prescribes glucosamine and chondroitin for a client diagnosed with OA. What is the scientific rationale for prescribing this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucosamine and chondroitin support cartilage health, slowing OA progression. They have limited anti-inflammatory effects, are not potent analgesics, and do not increase synovial fluid.
Question 2 of 5
A client sustained a fractured femur in a motor-vehicle accident. Which data require immediate intervention by the nurse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Petechiae and yellow globules suggest fat embolism syndrome, requiring immediate intervention. Pain medication, normal breathing, and high oxygen are not urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse correctly instructs the client to avoid which type of fluid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol increases uric acid levels, worsening gout.
Question 4 of 5
In which conditions might the nurse assess for the presence of papilledema?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Papilledema, indicating increased intracranial pressure, can be associated with craniosynostosis, shaken baby syndrome, and hydrocephalus.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client immediately following a C5-C6 anterior cervical discectomy. Which potential problem should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Retractors used during surgery can injure the recurrent laryngeal nerve, resulting in the inability to cough effectively to clear secretions. Edema and bleeding can also compromise the airway and compress the spinal cord.