NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which is the nurse's best explanation regarding the goal of surgery for an adolescent requiring surgical treatment for scoliosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scoliosis surgery aims to correct spinal deformity and prevent respiratory complications.
Question 2 of 5
Which explanation by the nurse is best when the parents ask how their child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy will be treated knowing that the life expectancy is limited?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Treatment for DMD focuses on maximizing function and comfort to improve quality of life.
Question 3 of 5
What should the nurse do after noting serosanguineous drainage on the cast of a child with myelodysplasia post-TEV repair?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measuring and documenting the drainage allows monitoring without compromising the cast's integrity.
Question 4 of 5
During a physical examination of the 1-month-old, the nurse notes that the infant has blue sclerae. The nurse should further assess for signs and symptoms of which disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blue sclerae are a hallmark of osteogenesis imperfecta due to thin connective tissue.
Question 5 of 5
The child with an SCI is prescribed baclofen 5 mg tid orally to treat muscle spasticity. How many tablets should the nurse administer for one dose if 20-mg tablets are available?
Correct Answer: 0.25
Rationale: 5 mg divided by 20 mg per tablet equals 0.25 tablets per dose.