NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which most immediate treatment by the HCP should the nurse anticipate for a child with a dislocated kneecap?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immediate treatment for a dislocated kneecap involves manual realignment to restore position.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing osteoporosis with a group of women. Which factor will the nurse identify as a nonmodifiable risk factor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Female gender is a nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis due to lower bone density post-menopause. Calcium deficiency, tobacco, and alcohol are modifiable.
Question 3 of 5
Which information should the nurse teach the client regarding sports injuries?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immobilization and elevation reduce swelling in sports injuries. Heat worsens swelling, movement does not rule out severity, and cold feet are a late sign.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly client diagnosed with a herniated nucleus pulposus of L4-5. Which scientific rationale explains the incidence of a ruptured disk in the elderly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intervertebral disk degeneration with aging reduces disk hydration and elasticity, increasing rupture risk. Poor body mechanics is a risk but not the primary cause, blood supply decreases, and atherosclerosis affects joints differently.
Question 5 of 5
Which risk factor found in the client's medical record does the nurse identify as most significant for sustaining a hip fracture?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Postmenopausal status is the most significant risk factor for hip fractures due to estrogen loss, which accelerates bone density reduction, increasing fracture risk. Obesity, diabetes, and lactose intolerance are less directly related.