Saunders NCLEX Musculoskeletal
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The nurse is conducting health screening for osteoporosis. Which
client is at greatest risk of developing this disorder?
1.
A 25-year-old woman who runs
2.
A 36-year-old man who has asthma
3.
A 70-year-old man who consumes excess alcohol
4.
A sedentary 65-year-old woman who smokes cigarettes -
correct answer ✅A sedentary 65-year-old woman who smokes
cigarettes
Risk factors for osteoporosis include female gender, being
postmenopausal, advanced age, a low-calcium diet, excessive
alcohol intake, being sedentary, and smoking cigarettes. Long-term
use of corticosteroids, anticonvulsants, and/or furosemide also
increases the risk.
,Saunders NCLEX Musculoskeletal
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The nurse has given instructions to a client returning home after
knee arthroscopy. Which statement by the client indicates that the
instructions are understood?
1.
"I can resume regular exercise tomorrow."
2.
"I can't eat food for the remainder of the day."
3.
"I need to stay off the leg entirely for the rest of the day."
4.
"I need to report a fever or swelling to my health care provider." -
correct answer ✅"I need to report a fever or swelling to my health
care provider."
After arthroscopy, the client usually can walk carefully on the leg
once sensation has returned. The client is instructed to avoid
strenuous exercise for at least a few days. The client may resume
,Saunders NCLEX Musculoskeletal
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
the usual diet. Signs and symptoms of infection should be reported
to the health care provider.
The nurse witnessed a vehicle hit a pedestrian. The victim is dazed
and tries to get up. A leg appears fractured. Which intervention
should the nurse take?
1.
Try to reduce the fracture manually.
2.
Assist the victim to get up and walk to the sidewalk.
3.
Leave the victim for a few moments to call an ambulance.
4.
Stay with the victim and encourage him or her to remain still. -
correct answer ✅Stay with the victim and encourage him or her
to remain still.
With a suspected fracture, the victim is not moved unless it is
dangerous to remain in that spot. The nurse should remain with the
, Saunders NCLEX Musculoskeletal
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
victim and have someone else call for emergency help. A fracture is
not reduced at the scene. Before the victim is moved, the site of
fracture is immobilized to prevent further injury.
Which cast care instructions should the nurse provide to a client
who just had a plaster cast applied to the right forearm? Select all
that apply.
1.
Keep the cast clean and dry.
2.
Allow the cast 24 to 72 hours to dry.
3.
Keep the cast and extremity elevated.
4.
Expect tingling and numbness in the extremity.
5.
Use a hair dryer set on a warm to hot setting to dry the cast.
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The nurse is conducting health screening for osteoporosis. Which
client is at greatest risk of developing this disorder?
1.
A 25-year-old woman who runs
2.
A 36-year-old man who has asthma
3.
A 70-year-old man who consumes excess alcohol
4.
A sedentary 65-year-old woman who smokes cigarettes -
correct answer ✅A sedentary 65-year-old woman who smokes
cigarettes
Risk factors for osteoporosis include female gender, being
postmenopausal, advanced age, a low-calcium diet, excessive
alcohol intake, being sedentary, and smoking cigarettes. Long-term
use of corticosteroids, anticonvulsants, and/or furosemide also
increases the risk.
,Saunders NCLEX Musculoskeletal
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The nurse has given instructions to a client returning home after
knee arthroscopy. Which statement by the client indicates that the
instructions are understood?
1.
"I can resume regular exercise tomorrow."
2.
"I can't eat food for the remainder of the day."
3.
"I need to stay off the leg entirely for the rest of the day."
4.
"I need to report a fever or swelling to my health care provider." -
correct answer ✅"I need to report a fever or swelling to my health
care provider."
After arthroscopy, the client usually can walk carefully on the leg
once sensation has returned. The client is instructed to avoid
strenuous exercise for at least a few days. The client may resume
,Saunders NCLEX Musculoskeletal
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
the usual diet. Signs and symptoms of infection should be reported
to the health care provider.
The nurse witnessed a vehicle hit a pedestrian. The victim is dazed
and tries to get up. A leg appears fractured. Which intervention
should the nurse take?
1.
Try to reduce the fracture manually.
2.
Assist the victim to get up and walk to the sidewalk.
3.
Leave the victim for a few moments to call an ambulance.
4.
Stay with the victim and encourage him or her to remain still. -
correct answer ✅Stay with the victim and encourage him or her
to remain still.
With a suspected fracture, the victim is not moved unless it is
dangerous to remain in that spot. The nurse should remain with the
, Saunders NCLEX Musculoskeletal
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
victim and have someone else call for emergency help. A fracture is
not reduced at the scene. Before the victim is moved, the site of
fracture is immobilized to prevent further injury.
Which cast care instructions should the nurse provide to a client
who just had a plaster cast applied to the right forearm? Select all
that apply.
1.
Keep the cast clean and dry.
2.
Allow the cast 24 to 72 hours to dry.
3.
Keep the cast and extremity elevated.
4.
Expect tingling and numbness in the extremity.
5.
Use a hair dryer set on a warm to hot setting to dry the cast.
