NCLEX Questions for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

The occupational health nurse is preparing an in-service for a group of workers in a warehouse. Which information should be included to help prevent on-the-job injuries?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Using thigh muscles and keeping weight close to the body promotes proper lifting mechanics, reducing back strain. Diet, chair cushioning, and household chores are unrelated to workplace injury prevention.

Question 2 of 5

To which member of the health-care team should the nurse refer the client diagnosed with OA who is complaining of not being able to get in and out of the bathtub?

A. Physiatrist. B. Social worker. C. Physical therapist. D. Counselor.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A physical therapist can teach adaptive techniques and exercises to improve bathtub mobility for OA. Physiatrists focus on rehabilitation plans, social workers address resources, and counselors focus on mental health.

Question 3 of 5

When implementing the care plan, the nurse should encourage the major intake of fluids at which time of the day?

A. Before bedtime B. Early evening C. In the morning D. Midafternoon

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake in the morning promotes hydration throughout the day, aiding uric acid excretion to prevent kidney stones in gout. Bedtime intake may disrupt sleep due to urination.

Question 4 of 5

Which assessment finding warrants immediate action by the nurse when a client is in Buck's traction?

A. The traction weights are hanging above the floor. B. The leg is in line with the pull of the traction. C. The right is about is to be the two. D. The rope is in the groove of the traction pulley.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Traction weights must hang freely to maintain proper pull. If they are above the floor (e.g., resting on something), the traction is ineffective, requiring immediate correction to ensure proper alignment and healing.

Question 5 of 5

Which response by the nurse is most appropriate when the mother, concerned about her unborn daughter developing DMD, states that her brother and son have DMD?

A. "You already have one child with muscular dystrophy; it's unlikely you'll have another." B. "Your brother and son have DMD; it's unlikely that you'll have another child with DMD." C. "As many as one-third of children born with DMD have no family history of the disease." D. "If your unborn child is a girl, she may carry the gene, but she will not develop DMD."

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: DMD is X-linked; females may be carriers but do not develop the disease.

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