NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse assesses that the client has some finger swelling of a newly casted right arm fracture with no other abnormal findings. Which is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Swelling is an expected finding; elevating the extremity decreases edema.
Question 3 of 5
On the basis of the nurse's knowledge of the client's culture and beliefs, which statement regarding the health-seeking behavior is probably most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hispanic clients may initially rely on home remedies due to cultural practices, seeking medical care when these fail, especially if pain (e.g., bursitis) impacts self-image or function.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 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.