NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following evening snacks would the nurse encourage for the client with immobility due to the fractured hip?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peanut butter and celery provide protein and healthy fats, supporting tissue repair and nutrition during immobility. Oranges offer vitamin C but less protein, while rice cakes and potato chips lack substantial nutritional value.
Question 2 of 5
The Jewish client with peripheral vascular disease is scheduled for a left AKA. Which question is most important for the operating room nurse to ask the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jewish cultural practices may require special handling of amputated limbs (e.g., burial); this question respects beliefs. Food, rabbi visits, and foot checks are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
When preparing the client for cast application, which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wet plaster generates heat as it sets, causing a warm sensation, which is a normal part of the process. Tightness may indicate a problem, odors are not typical, and itching is more common as the cast dries.
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 nurse is reviewing the serum laboratory results of the client with DM prior to surgical removal of pins used to stabilize a compound ankle fracture. Based on the results, which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. The elevated WBC indicates that the client may have an infection, which increases the risk of developing osteomyelitis. DM and a compound fracture also increase the client's risk for osteomyelitis.