NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Musculoskeletal Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is analyzing the serum laboratory report for the client diagnosed with lung cancer that has metastasized to the pelvic bone. Which specific finding should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Malignant tumors cause hypercalcemia through a variety of mechanisms, one being an increased release of calcium from the bones.
Question 2 of 5
The client one (1) day postoperative total hip replacement complains of hearing a 'popping sound' when turning. Which assessment data should the nurse report immediately to the surgeon?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Groin pain with a popping sound suggests hip dislocation, requiring immediate surgeon notification. Discoloration, equal leg length, and edema are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse supervises a nursing assistant who is applying the client's antiembolism stockings. What is the correct technique for applying these stockings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying antiembolism stockings before the client gets out of bed ensures compression is in place during upright positions when venous pooling is most likely. Applying them later or based on leg temperature is less effective.
Question 4 of 5
What interventions should the nurse implement for a child who sustained a twisting injury of the right arm?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Elevation, ice, and wrapping reduce swelling; contacting the parent ensures proper follow-up.
Question 5 of 5
The client has a fractured right ankle that has just been casted. The nurse is instructing the client in crutch walking techniques. Which method is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct crutch walking technique (three-point gait) involves moving the right crutch, then the left foot, followed by the left crutch, and finally the right foot, protecting the fractured ankle.