NCLEX 10000 MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
questions with correct answers
A client has a C7 spinal cord injury. Which would be the most important
nursing intervention during the acute stage of the injury? Correct
Answer-maintain a patent airway
A client undergoes total hip replacement. After surgery, the client
questions why he must go to a rehabilitation center because he has
family who can care for him. Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer-the rehabilitation staff can evaluate your progress
Which goal is the priority for a client with a fractured femur who is in
traction at this time? Correct Answer-prevent effects of immpbility
while in traction
Which equipment should the nurse plan to use to help prevent external
rotation of the client's right leg postoperatively? Correct Answer-
sandbags
A client was undergoing conservative treatment for a herniated nucleus
pulposus, at L5 - S1, which was diagnosed by magnetic resonance
imaging. Because of increasing neurological symptoms, the client
undergoes lumbar laminectomy. The nurse should take which step
during the immediate postoperative period? Correct Answer-legroom the
client from side to side
,A client returns from the first session of scheduled physical therapy
following total knee replacement surgery. The nurse assesses that the
client's knee is swollen, slightly erythematous, and painful. The client
rates the pain as 7 out of 10 and has not had any scheduled or PRN pain
medication today. What should the nurse do? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer-administer pain med
elevate the leg and apply a cold pack
After a person experiences a closure of the epiphyses, which statement is
true? Correct Answer-no further increase in bone length occurs
On a visit to the family physician, a client is diagnosed with a bunion on
the lateral side of the great toe, at the metatarsophalangeal joint. Which
statement should the nurse include in the teaching session? Correct
Answer-some bunions are congenital
A client seeks care for lower back pain of 2 weeks' duration. Which
assessment finding suggests a herniated intervertebral disk? Correct
Answer-pain radiating down the posterior thigh
The client with an above-the-knee amputation is to be fitted with a
functioning prosthesis. The nurse has been teaching the client how to
care for the residual limb. Which behavior would demonstrate that the
client has an understanding of proper residual limb care? The client:
Correct Answer-washes and dries the residual limb daily
, What would be the most important nursing intervention in caring for the
client's residual limb during the first 24 hours after amputation of the left
leg? Correct Answer-elevate the residual limb on a pillow
The client sustained an open fracture of the femur from an automobile
accident. The nurse should assess the client for which type of shock?
Correct Answer-hypovolemic
The nurse is caring for a client on a second course of antibiotics to
eliminate osteomyelitis. It is most essential for the nurse to instruct on
which aspect of daily care? Correct Answer-a diet high in protein and
nutrients
A client has been diagnosed with osteoporosis after a bone density test
and is asking what has caused it. Discussion of risk factors would
include which of the following? Correct Answer-heavy smoking
Which discharge instruction should a nurse give a client who's had
surgery to repair a hip fracture? Correct Answer-dont flex your hip more
than 90 degrees
After a right total knee replacement, the client's right leg is placed in a
continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. Nursing responsibilities
when caring for a client with this apparatus should include: Correct
Answer-maintaining proper positioning of the leg on the CPM machine
questions with correct answers
A client has a C7 spinal cord injury. Which would be the most important
nursing intervention during the acute stage of the injury? Correct
Answer-maintain a patent airway
A client undergoes total hip replacement. After surgery, the client
questions why he must go to a rehabilitation center because he has
family who can care for him. Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer-the rehabilitation staff can evaluate your progress
Which goal is the priority for a client with a fractured femur who is in
traction at this time? Correct Answer-prevent effects of immpbility
while in traction
Which equipment should the nurse plan to use to help prevent external
rotation of the client's right leg postoperatively? Correct Answer-
sandbags
A client was undergoing conservative treatment for a herniated nucleus
pulposus, at L5 - S1, which was diagnosed by magnetic resonance
imaging. Because of increasing neurological symptoms, the client
undergoes lumbar laminectomy. The nurse should take which step
during the immediate postoperative period? Correct Answer-legroom the
client from side to side
,A client returns from the first session of scheduled physical therapy
following total knee replacement surgery. The nurse assesses that the
client's knee is swollen, slightly erythematous, and painful. The client
rates the pain as 7 out of 10 and has not had any scheduled or PRN pain
medication today. What should the nurse do? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer-administer pain med
elevate the leg and apply a cold pack
After a person experiences a closure of the epiphyses, which statement is
true? Correct Answer-no further increase in bone length occurs
On a visit to the family physician, a client is diagnosed with a bunion on
the lateral side of the great toe, at the metatarsophalangeal joint. Which
statement should the nurse include in the teaching session? Correct
Answer-some bunions are congenital
A client seeks care for lower back pain of 2 weeks' duration. Which
assessment finding suggests a herniated intervertebral disk? Correct
Answer-pain radiating down the posterior thigh
The client with an above-the-knee amputation is to be fitted with a
functioning prosthesis. The nurse has been teaching the client how to
care for the residual limb. Which behavior would demonstrate that the
client has an understanding of proper residual limb care? The client:
Correct Answer-washes and dries the residual limb daily
, What would be the most important nursing intervention in caring for the
client's residual limb during the first 24 hours after amputation of the left
leg? Correct Answer-elevate the residual limb on a pillow
The client sustained an open fracture of the femur from an automobile
accident. The nurse should assess the client for which type of shock?
Correct Answer-hypovolemic
The nurse is caring for a client on a second course of antibiotics to
eliminate osteomyelitis. It is most essential for the nurse to instruct on
which aspect of daily care? Correct Answer-a diet high in protein and
nutrients
A client has been diagnosed with osteoporosis after a bone density test
and is asking what has caused it. Discussion of risk factors would
include which of the following? Correct Answer-heavy smoking
Which discharge instruction should a nurse give a client who's had
surgery to repair a hip fracture? Correct Answer-dont flex your hip more
than 90 degrees
After a right total knee replacement, the client's right leg is placed in a
continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. Nursing responsibilities
when caring for a client with this apparatus should include: Correct
Answer-maintaining proper positioning of the leg on the CPM machine
