NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is discussing osteoporosis with a group of women. Which factor will the nurse identify as a nonmodifiable risk factor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Female gender is a nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis due to lower bone density post-menopause. Calcium deficiency, tobacco, and alcohol are modifiable.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement made by the client to the nurse provides the best evidence that the client understands the therapeutic plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tenosynovitis involves inflammation of the tendon sheath, often exacerbated by repetitive wrist motion. The physician recommends avoiding such motions temporarily. Stopping golf, which involves repetitive wrist actions, directly aligns with this plan, unlike miniature golf, which still requires wrist movement, or wearing a glove, which does not address motion.
Question 3 of 5
Which interventions are appropriate for an adolescent experiencing a seizure?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Padding protects limbs from injury, an oropharyngeal airway should be available but not inserted during a seizure, and suctioning equipment may be needed post-seizure to clear secretions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client who has had a total hip replacement. Which data indicate the surgical treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ambulating to the bathroom indicates effective THR, restoring mobility. Mild pain is expected, limited ambulation is negative, and leg length discrepancy is a complication.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing the characteristics of pain in a client with a herniated disk, the nurse would expect to document increased intensity of pain during which activity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing increases intraspinal pressure, exacerbating pain from a herniated disk by compressing the affected nerve root. Other activities are less likely to intensify disk-related pain.