NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions for Musculoskeletal Disorders Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate when the mother, concerned about her unborn daughter developing DMD, states that her brother and son have DMD?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DMD is X-linked; females may be carriers but do not develop the disease.
Question 2 of 5
Which information is most appropriate to teach the client before the arthroscopy procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teaching crutch use prepares the client for post-arthroscopy mobility, as weight-bearing may be limited. Other topics are relevant but less immediately critical before the procedure.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a cast applied. Which statement best describes the expected client outcome relative to the circulatory system for a client with a cast?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary circulatory outcome is preventing impairment, such as swelling or color changes. Pain relates to neurological issues, cast integrity is unrelated to circulation, and skin irritation is not a circulatory indicator.
Question 4 of 5
In this case, from whom is it most appropriate for the physician, with the nurse as a witness, to obtain consent to perform the surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 17-year-old is typically a minor, requiring parental consent for surgical procedures unless emancipated or in an emergency where consent cannot be obtained. The client, physician, or youth leader cannot provide legal consent.
Question 5 of 5
To which member of the health-care team should the nurse refer the client diagnosed with OA who is complaining of not being able to get in and out of the bathtub?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A physical therapist can teach adaptive techniques and exercises to improve bathtub mobility for OA. Physiatrists focus on rehabilitation plans, social workers address resources, and counselors focus on mental health.