Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

Which statement made by the client to the nurse provides the best evidence that the client understands the therapeutic plan?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tenosynovitis involves inflammation of the tendon sheath, often exacerbated by repetitive wrist motion. The physician recommends avoiding such motions temporarily. Stopping golf, which involves repetitive wrist actions, directly aligns with this plan, unlike miniature golf, which still requires wrist movement, or wearing a glove, which does not address motion.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for clients on an orthopedic floor. Which client should be assessed first?

A. The client diagnosed with back pain who is complaining of a '4' on a 1-to-10 scale. B. The client who has undergone a myelogram who is complaining of a slight headache. C. The client two (2) days post-disk fusion who has T 100.4, P 96, R 24, and BP 138/78. D. The client diagnosed with back pain who is being discharged and whose ride is here.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fever, tachycardia, and tachypnea post-disk fusion suggest infection or complications, requiring urgent assessment. Mild pain, headache, and discharge are lower priority.

Question 3 of 5

What is the expected Glasgow Coma Scale score for a child with a mild head injury?

A. A score of 0 is not possible on the Glasgow Coma Scale. The lowest possible score is 3. B. A score of 3 on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicates that the child has an absent eye opening, verbal, and motor response. This score is not expected with a mild head injury. C. A score of 10 on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicates an altered eye opening, verbal, or motor response and would not be expected with a mild head injury. D. Glasgow Coma Scale scores range from 3 (no response) to 15 (normal response). A score of 15 indicates that brain function is intact. A child with a mild head injury should have intact neurological function.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A score of 15 on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicates intact neurological function, expected in a mild head injury.

Question 4 of 5

What should the nurse emphasize when preparing to teach the child and family about the treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease?

A. Once treatment starts, it will likely continue for about 6 months. B. The treatment goal is a pain-free joint with full range of motion. C. Activities requiring hip adduction are encouraged for joint placement. D. Most of the treatments will be completed while the child is hospitalized.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The primary goal of treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is to achieve a pain-free joint with full range of motion.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is discussing osteoporosis with a group of women. Which factor will the nurse identify as a nonmodifiable risk factor?

A. Calcium deficiency. B. Tobacco use. C. Female gender. D. High alcohol intake.

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.

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