NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse emphasize when preparing to teach the child and family about the treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is to achieve a pain-free joint with full range of motion.
Question 2 of 5
The HCP prescribes cyclobenzaprine 30 mg orally tid for the client hospitalized with acute cervical neck pain. The pharmacy supplied 10-mg tablets. Which action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. The nurse should call the HCP to question the dose. If carried out as prescribed, the client would receive a total daily dose of 90 mg of cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). The total daily dose should not exceed 60 mg.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on an orthopedic floor. Which client should be assessed first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever, tachycardia, and tachypnea post-disk fusion suggest infection or complications, requiring urgent assessment. Mild pain, headache, and discharge are lower priority.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would be correct to request a consultation with a dietitian if the client chooses a meal that includes which food?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Liver is high in purines, which increase uric acid levels, worsening gout. Nuts, milk, and eggs are low-purine foods, suitable for a gout diet, necessitating a dietitian consultation for education.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse emphasize when preparing to teach the child and family about the treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is to achieve a pain-free joint with full range of motion.