NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a class to pregnant teenagers. Which information is most important when discussing ways to prevent osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staying active (weight-bearing exercise) during pregnancy builds bone density, preventing future osteoporosis. Calcium supplements are secondary, low-calcium diets are harmful, and age misconception ignores prevention.
Question 2 of 5
One month after discharge, the client who had a left THR calls a clinic reporting acute, constant pain in the left groin and hip area and feeling like the left leg is shorter than the right. The nurse advises the client to come to the clinic immediately, suspecting which problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Indicators of a prosthesis dislocation include increased surgical site pain, acute groin pain, shortening of the leg, abnormal external or internal rotation, restricted ability or inability to move the leg, and reports of a popping sensation in the hip.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
To immobilize the suspected fracture, how should the nurse apply a splint?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A suspected tibia fracture requires splinting from above the ankle to below the knee to stabilize the fracture site without unnecessarily immobilizing the hip or knee, which could restrict mobility or complicate transport.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by the client diagnosed with a fractured ulna indicates to the nurse the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immobilizers must be worn continuously to stabilize a fractured ulna, not just when lying down. High-protein diet, finger movement, and proactive pain management are correct.