NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions for Musculoskeletal Disorders Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client who is to have a closed reduction for a right elbow dislocation. Which should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Impairment of the neurovascular system is a priority. The closed reduction could cause further damage, which would be noted distal to the injury. Sensation and pulses are part of a neurovascular assessment to an extremity.
Question 2 of 5
Which staff nurse should the charge nurse assign to the client recovering from a repair of the hallux valgus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An experienced nurse is best suited for postoperative hallux valgus care, requiring skilled assessment. New graduates lack experience, NPs focus on advanced care, and UAPs cannot assess.
Question 3 of 5
Which level of participation should the nurse expect when assessing a 9-year-old who has mental retardation with an IQ level of 45?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An IQ of 45 indicates moderate intellectual disability, allowing independent walking and simple tasks.
Question 4 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse reinforce to ensure that the exercises are done correctly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isometric quadriceps-setting exercises involve contracting and relaxing the thigh muscles without joint movement, strengthening the muscle while minimizing stress on the surgical site. The other options describe different movements.
Question 5 of 5
If the client is in shock, how should the nurse position the client while continuing to assess and provide care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supine with legs elevated improves venous return in shock.