NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions for Musculoskeletal Disorders Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is true about absence seizures in children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most children outgrow absence seizures during their early teen years.
Question 2 of 5
Which is most important for the nurse to include in the child's plan of care for a child with spina bifida (myelodysplasia)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding latex exposure is critical due to the high risk of latex allergy in children with spina bifida.
Question 3 of 5
The HCP's progress note states that the infant with meningitis is in an opisthotonus position. What should the nurse observe when performing an assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opisthotonus is characterized by severe hyperextension of the head and neck, often seen in meningitis.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement for a hospitalized child with autism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bringing a favorite toy can provide comfort and reduce anxiety for a child with autism in a hospital setting.
Question 5 of 5
The HCP is adducting the newborn's hip while pushing the thigh forward to detect developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The nurse should identify this screening test as which maneuver?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Barlow maneuver involves adducting the hip and pushing the thigh to detect DDH by assessing for hip dislocation.