NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Musculoskeletal Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention for bladder emptying should the nurse plan to implement for a 14-year-old with a neurogenic bladder from an SCI with a lower motor neuron lesion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intermittent catheterizationelevation is preferred for neurogenic bladder due to lower motor neuron lesions to prevent urinary retention.
Question 2 of 5
The HCP prescribes glucosamine and chondroitin for a client diagnosed with OA. What is the scientific rationale for prescribing this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucosamine and chondroitin support cartilage health, slowing OA progression. They have limited anti-inflammatory effects, are not potent analgesics, and do not increase synovial fluid.
Question 3 of 5
The client with arthritis is receiving sodium salicylate and asks the nurse what the drug will do for her. The nurse's reply should include information that the drug is given for which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sodium salicylate is primarily used for its anti-inflammatory effects in arthritis, reducing joint pain and swelling.
Question 4 of 5
A client sustained a fractured femur in a motor-vehicle accident. Which data require immediate intervention by the nurse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Petechiae and yellow globules suggest fat embolism syndrome, requiring immediate intervention. Pain medication, normal breathing, and high oxygen are not urgent.
Question 5 of 5
When the nurse is documenting the client's progress while using a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine, which assessment data are essential to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting the degree of flexion, number of cycles, and time used on the CPM machine tracks progress in restoring joint function. Incision condition, drainage, or pulses are monitored separately.