NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse do after noting serosanguineous drainage on the cast of a child with myelodysplasia post-TEV repair?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measuring and documenting the drainage allows monitoring without compromising the cast's integrity.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing the plan of care for the client with a closed fracture of the right arm. Which problem is most appropriate for the nurse to identify?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compartment syndrome is a critical risk in closed fractures due to swelling, threatening limb viability. Coping, infection (more for open fractures), and general complications are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The child with an SCI is prescribed baclofen 5 mg tid orally to treat muscle spasticity. How many tablets should the nurse administer for one dose if 20-mg tablets are available?
Correct Answer: 0.25
Rationale: 5 mg divided by 20 mg per tablet equals 0.25 tablets per dose.
Question 4 of 5
When preparing the client for cast application, which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wet plaster generates heat as it sets, causing a warm sensation, which is a normal part of the process. Tightness may indicate a problem, odors are not typical, and itching is more common as the cast dries.
Question 5 of 5
When preparing to meet with the parents and their 5-year-old child with autism, which behaviors should the nurse anticipate that the child might display?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Children with autism often exhibit poor eye contact, restricted interests, and atypical language patterns.