NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions for Musculoskeletal Disorders Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which information is most appropriate to teach the client before the arthroscopy procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teaching crutch use prepares the client for post-arthroscopy mobility, as weight-bearing may be limited. Other topics are relevant but less immediately critical before the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
Postoperatively, the client screams obscenities at the nurse after realizing that the injured forearm is missing. Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staying quietly with the client provides emotional support during a grief reaction to amputation, promoting trust. Leaving, reprimanding, or medicating without engagement dismisses the client's feelings.
Question 3 of 5
While teaching the client, what can the nurse explain about the purpose for prescribing this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) is a muscle relaxant used to reduce muscle spasms associated with a herniated disk, alleviating pain and improving mobility. It does not primarily address depression, sleep, or inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
When implementing the care plan, the nurse should encourage the major intake of fluids at which time of the day?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake in the morning promotes hydration throughout the day, aiding uric acid excretion to prevent kidney stones in gout. Bedtime intake may disrupt sleep due to urination.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with rule-out osteosarcoma asks the nurse, 'Why am I having a bone scan?' Which statement is the nurse’s best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A bone scan detects cancer or infection, directly answering the client’s question. Addressing anxiety, deferring to the HCP, or radiologist involvement is less informative.