NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse completes teaching the client who has a plaster cast following a right wrist fracture. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Although the cast will feel very warm for about 15 to 20 minutes, a plaster cast requires 24 to 72 hours (not 30 minutes) to dry completely.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement for a client with a fractured hip in Buck’s traction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking skin under the Velcro boot prevents irritation or breakdown in Buck’s traction. Insertion sites and plaster are for skeletal traction, and weights must remain constant.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with osteomyelitis of the left foot and ankle is being prepared for a below-the-knee amputation. Which intervention to improve the client’s functional ability is a priority after rehabilitation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pushing the stump against a pillow toughens the residual limb, improving prosthesis use and function post-amputation.
Tourniquets are for emergencies, vitals are routine, and frequent meals are excessive.
Question 5 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 increase uric acid levels, worsening gout. Nuts, milk, and eggs are low-purine foods, suitable for a gout diet, necessitating a dietitian consultation for education.