NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on an orthopedic floor. Which client should be assessed first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever, tachycardia, and tachypnea post-disk fusion suggest infection or complications, requiring urgent assessment. Mild pain, headache, and discharge are lower priority.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse knows that elderly women have a high incidence of hip fracture for which reason?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osteoporosis, common in elderly women, weakens bones, increasing hip fracture risk.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
When planning the client's discharge, the nurse must help the client obtain which essential piece of equipment for home care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A raised toilet seat maintains hip angles below 90 degrees, preventing dislocation during toileting, which is essential for safe home care post-hip replacement.