NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Musculoskeletal Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician orders passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises for an elderly client on bed rest. Which statement regarding the performance of ROM exercises is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supporting the proximal and distal areas of the joint during passive ROM exercises ensures controlled, safe movement, preventing injury. Independent completion, force, or continuing until discomfort risks harm.
Question 2 of 5
When planning the client's postoperative care, which is the least desirable position in which the nurse can place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Standing to shower is least desirable post-below-the-knee amputation due to the risk of falls and weight-bearing on the stump, which could disrupt healing. Other positions are safer.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing intervention is most important after the client returns from the myelogram?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high fluid intake post-myelogram with water-soluble dye helps excrete the contrast, reducing the risk of complications like seizures or renal issues. Other interventions are less critical.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing instruction is most beneficial to minimize stress on the client's painful joints?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining normal weight reduces joint stress, especially in osteoarthritis.
Question 5 of 5
What is the purpose of the continuous passive motion (CPM) machine that the nurse should explain while teaching the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CPM promotes joint mobility and prevents stiffness post-arthroplasty.