NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions for Musculoskeletal Disorders Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement for a hospitalized child with autism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bringing a favorite toy can provide comfort and reduce anxiety for a child with autism in a hospital setting.
Question 2 of 5
It is necessary to pull the client, who is in Russell's traction, up in bed. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving weights in place maintains continuous traction, preventing misalignment during repositioning.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse completed teaching the client with a rotator cuff tear who is being treated conservatively. Which client statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Conservative treatment for a rotator cuff tear typically involves non-surgical methods like corticosteroid injections, physical therapy, and NSAIDs. An open acromioplasty is a surgical procedure and not part of conservative management, indicating a misunderstanding by the client.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding warrants immediate action by the nurse when a client is in Buck's traction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Traction weights must hang freely to maintain proper pull. If they are above the floor (e.g., resting on something), the traction is ineffective, requiring immediate correction to ensure proper alignment and healing.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding would the nurse consider a likely adverse effect of the client's methotrexate therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mouth sores are a common side effect of methotrexate due to its effect on mucosal cells.