NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Questions NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is to administer nafcillin 500 mg intravenously to the client with osteomyelitis. A vial of 1 g of powdered nafcillin is to be reconstituted with 3.4 mL of 0.9% NaCl. How many milliliters should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Rationale: 500 mg / 1,000 mg = x / 3.4 mL; x = 1.7 mL. The nurse should prepare 1.7 mL nafcillin (Nallpen).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client who had a surgical repair of a right Dupuytren's contracture. Which intervention should the nurse plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Independent self-care is impaired for a few days after surgery because the hand is bandaged. The nurse should plan that the client receive assistance with personal care and ADLs.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement should the nurse include when teaching parents about bacterial meningitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) is recommended for high-risk children and those 11 years and older to prevent bacterial meningitis.
Question 4 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching with the parents about safety considerations for a child with a surgically corrected myelomeningocele?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily skin checks are essential to prevent pressure ulcers and other skin complications in children with myelomeningocele.
Question 5 of 5
The client with rheumatoid arthritis has been taking 15 to 20 extra-strength aspirin a day. Which additional statement that the client makes would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is a sign of aspirin toxicity, a serious concern requiring immediate attention.