NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The 75-year-old client continues to experience phantom limb pain following an AKA, despite being given the prescribed morphine sulfate and using distraction. Which interventions, if prescribed by the HCP, should the nurse plan to implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A. A local anesthetic provides pain relief for some with phantom limb pain. B. A TENS unit sends stimulating pulses across the skin surface and along the nerve to help prevent pain signals from reaching the brain. C. Beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin) may relieve dull, burning discomfort. D. Antiseizure medication such as oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) has been shown to control stabbing and cramping pain.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in a hip spica cast. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distention and vomiting indicate GI complications (e.g., ileus) in a hip spica cast, requiring assessment. Pulses are accessible, elevation is impractical, and ambulation is limited.
Question 4 of 5
Which client goal is most appropriate for a client diagnosed with OA?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining optimal function aligns with OA management, promoting mobility and independence. Passive ROM is inappropriate, 3 miles daily is unrealistic, and joining a health club is nonspecific.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client 3 months following a left shoulder arthroplasty. Which assessment findings should prompt the nurse to consider that the client may have developed osteomyelitis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: A. A sudden onset of chills suggests the infection of osteomyelitis is blood-borne. B. A high fever suggests the infection of osteomyelitis is blood-borne. D. The pulsating shoulder pain is caused from the pressure of the collecting pus. E. The infected area becomes swollen, painful, and extremely tender.