NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the goal of therapy for a child newly diagnosed with scoliosis as explained by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The primary goal of scoliosis treatment is to halt or limit the progression of spinal curvature.
Question 2 of 5
Which risk factor found in the client's medical record does the nurse identify as most significant for sustaining a hip fracture?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Postmenopausal status is the most significant risk factor for hip fractures due to estrogen loss, which accelerates bone density reduction, increasing fracture risk. Obesity, diabetes, and lactose intolerance are less directly related.
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
Which explanation most accurately explains to the client the primary purpose of the splints?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Splints immobilize joints to reduce inflammation and slow deterioration.
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.