NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Questions NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which information is most appropriate to teach the client before the arthroscopy procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crutch use is critical post-arthroscopy for safe ambulation.
Question 2 of 5
After the arm cast has been applied, which nursing observation is the best indication that the client may be developing compartment syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe pain disproportionate to the injury is a hallmark of compartment syndrome, indicating increased pressure within the cast compromising neurovascular status. Redness, spasms, or a bounding pulse are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
Which is the best technique for the nurse to use when applying the elastic bandage to the client's lower extremity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The figure-eight technique provides even compression and support around the ankle joint, stabilizing it while allowing some flexibility. Spiral-reverse turns are better for cylindrical limbs, recurrent turns are used for stumps, and spica turns are typically for larger joints like the hip or shoulder.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse correctly instructs the client to avoid which type of fluid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol, especially beer, increases uric acid production and reduces its excretion, worsening gout. Milk, cranberry juice, and carbonated drinks are generally safe unless otherwise contraindicated.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement reflects the most widely recognized theory for the use of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The gate control theory posits that TENS blocks pain impulses by stimulating non-pain sensory nerves, reducing the brain's perception of pain from the injured area.