NCLEX 10000 Musculoskeletal
Disorders Exams Questions
with Correct Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, A client comes to the emergency department reporting pain in the right leg. When obtaining the history,
the nurse learns that the client has a history of obesity and hypertension. Based on this information the
nurse anticipates the client having which musculoskeletal disorder?
a) Degenerative joint disease
b) Paget's disease
c) Muscular dystrophy
d) Scoliosis - Correct Answer: Degenerative joint disease
Correct
Explanation:
Obesity predisposes the client to degenerative joint disease. Obesity isn't a predisposing factor for
muscular dystrophy, scoliosis, or Paget's disease
In preparation for total knee surgery, a 200-lb (90.7 kg) client with osteoarthritis must lose weight.
Which exercise should the nurse recommend as best if the client has no contraindications?
a) weight lifting
b) aquatic exercise
c) walking
d) tai chi exercise - Correct Answer: aquatic exercise
Correct
Explanation:
When combined with a weight loss program, aquatic exercise would be best because it cushions the
joints and allows the client to burn off calories. Aquatic exercise promotes circulation, muscle toning,
and lung expansion, which promote healthy preoperative conditioning.
During a routine physical examination on a 75-year-old female client, a nurse notes that the client is 5
feet, 3/8 inches (1.6 m) tall. The client states, "How is that possible? I was always 5 feet and 1/2 inches
(1.7 m) tall." Which statement is the best response by the nurse?
a) "After age 40, height may show a gradual decrease as a result of spinal compression"
b) "After menopause, the body's bone density declines, resulting in a gradual loss of height."
Disorders Exams Questions
with Correct Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, A client comes to the emergency department reporting pain in the right leg. When obtaining the history,
the nurse learns that the client has a history of obesity and hypertension. Based on this information the
nurse anticipates the client having which musculoskeletal disorder?
a) Degenerative joint disease
b) Paget's disease
c) Muscular dystrophy
d) Scoliosis - Correct Answer: Degenerative joint disease
Correct
Explanation:
Obesity predisposes the client to degenerative joint disease. Obesity isn't a predisposing factor for
muscular dystrophy, scoliosis, or Paget's disease
In preparation for total knee surgery, a 200-lb (90.7 kg) client with osteoarthritis must lose weight.
Which exercise should the nurse recommend as best if the client has no contraindications?
a) weight lifting
b) aquatic exercise
c) walking
d) tai chi exercise - Correct Answer: aquatic exercise
Correct
Explanation:
When combined with a weight loss program, aquatic exercise would be best because it cushions the
joints and allows the client to burn off calories. Aquatic exercise promotes circulation, muscle toning,
and lung expansion, which promote healthy preoperative conditioning.
During a routine physical examination on a 75-year-old female client, a nurse notes that the client is 5
feet, 3/8 inches (1.6 m) tall. The client states, "How is that possible? I was always 5 feet and 1/2 inches
(1.7 m) tall." Which statement is the best response by the nurse?
a) "After age 40, height may show a gradual decrease as a result of spinal compression"
b) "After menopause, the body's bone density declines, resulting in a gradual loss of height."
