NCLEX MUSCULOSKELETAL
EXAM(2024/2025) Complete Questions with
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1. Which nursing intervention is appropriate? - ANSWER ✔ Petal the cast
edges with adhesive tape.
2. The nurse is providing care to a client with this type of cast. (Refer to
figure.) The nurse documents that the client has which? - ANSWER ✔ A
hip spica cast
3. The nurse is caring for a client who had a below-the-knee amputation of the
right leg. A cast that was placed on the residual limb has fallen off. Which
action should the nurse take immediately? - ANSWER ✔ Wrap the residual
limb with an elastic compression bandage.
4. The nurse is preparing to collect data from a client who has sustained a
pelvic fracture following a motor vehicle crash. The nurse reviews the health
care provider's (HCP) prescriptions and notes that the HCP has prescribed a
pelvic (skin) sling. The nurse prepares to place the client in which device?
Refer to figure. - ANSWER ✔ 3
5. The nurse stops at the scene of an automobile accident to assist a victim. The
victim complains of severe leg pain, is unable to get out of the automobile,
and is frightened. Which is the appropriate nursing action? - ANSWER ✔
Stay with the victim.
,6. A client with skeletal traction applied to the right leg complains to the nurse
about severe right leg pain in spite of being medicated with a prescribed
analgesic. Which action should the nurse take? - ANSWER ✔ Notify the
registered nurse.
7. A client with a left arm fracture complains of severe, diffuse pain that is
unrelieved with pain medication. Based on these findings, the nurse should
take which action? - ANSWER ✔ Notify the registered nurse.
8. The nurse is evaluating goal achievement for a client in traction with
impaired physical mobility. The nurse determines that the client has not
successfully met all of the goals formulated if which outcome is noted? -
ANSWER ✔ Bowel movement every 5 days
9. A client has undergone total hip replacement of the right hip, which was
damaged by osteoarthritis. Which action should be included in the
postoperative plan of care? - ANSWER ✔ Partial weight bearing on the
operative leg is usually permitted 72 hours postoperatively
10.Which statement by the client who has received home care instruction
following an arthroscopy of the knee indicates a need for further teaching? -
ANSWER ✔ "I can apply heat to my knee if it becomes uncomfortable."
11.During admission data collection, the nurse asks the client to run the heel of
one foot down the lower anterior surface of the other leg. The nurse notices
rhythmic tremors of the leg being tested and concludes that the client has
interference in which area? - ANSWER ✔ Balance and coordination
12.The nurse is caring for a client with a long bone fracture who is at risk for fat
embolism. The nurse specifically monitors for the earliest signs of this
, complication by checking which criteria? Select all that apply. - ANSWER
✔ The client's mental status
13.The client's respiratory function
14.The nurse is caring for a client who sustained multiple fractures in a motor
vehicle accident 12 hours ago. The client develops severe dyspnea,
tachycardia, and mental confusion, and the nurse suspects fat embolism.
Which is the nurse's initial action? - ANSWER ✔ Place the client in a
Fowler's position.
15.The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the hospital with a
fractured right femur sustained from a fall 5 hours ago. The client's plan of
care includes interventions related to monitoring for signs of fat embolism.
The nurse provides appropriate care by performing which action? -
ANSWER ✔ Monitoring for signs of dyspnea
16.The nurse is caring for a comatose client at risk for fat embolism because of
a fractured femur and pelvis sustained in a fall. Which findings does the
nurse identify as early signs of possible fat embolism? - ANSWER ✔
Increased heart rate and adventitious breath sounds
17.The nurse is caring for a client with a fractured tibia and fibula. Eight hours
after a long leg cast was applied, the client began to report an increase in
pain level even after administration of the prescribed dose of opioid
analgesic. Which is the initial nursing action? - ANSWER ✔ Check the
neurovascular status of the toes on the casted leg.
18.The nurse is caring for a client following the application of a plaster cast
because of a fractured left radius. The nurse monitors the neurovascular
status of the client's casted extremity for which reason? - ANSWER ✔
EXAM(2024/2025) Complete Questions with
Answers 100+ Questions and Correct
Answers || ALREADY GRADED
1. Which nursing intervention is appropriate? - ANSWER ✔ Petal the cast
edges with adhesive tape.
2. The nurse is providing care to a client with this type of cast. (Refer to
figure.) The nurse documents that the client has which? - ANSWER ✔ A
hip spica cast
3. The nurse is caring for a client who had a below-the-knee amputation of the
right leg. A cast that was placed on the residual limb has fallen off. Which
action should the nurse take immediately? - ANSWER ✔ Wrap the residual
limb with an elastic compression bandage.
4. The nurse is preparing to collect data from a client who has sustained a
pelvic fracture following a motor vehicle crash. The nurse reviews the health
care provider's (HCP) prescriptions and notes that the HCP has prescribed a
pelvic (skin) sling. The nurse prepares to place the client in which device?
Refer to figure. - ANSWER ✔ 3
5. The nurse stops at the scene of an automobile accident to assist a victim. The
victim complains of severe leg pain, is unable to get out of the automobile,
and is frightened. Which is the appropriate nursing action? - ANSWER ✔
Stay with the victim.
,6. A client with skeletal traction applied to the right leg complains to the nurse
about severe right leg pain in spite of being medicated with a prescribed
analgesic. Which action should the nurse take? - ANSWER ✔ Notify the
registered nurse.
7. A client with a left arm fracture complains of severe, diffuse pain that is
unrelieved with pain medication. Based on these findings, the nurse should
take which action? - ANSWER ✔ Notify the registered nurse.
8. The nurse is evaluating goal achievement for a client in traction with
impaired physical mobility. The nurse determines that the client has not
successfully met all of the goals formulated if which outcome is noted? -
ANSWER ✔ Bowel movement every 5 days
9. A client has undergone total hip replacement of the right hip, which was
damaged by osteoarthritis. Which action should be included in the
postoperative plan of care? - ANSWER ✔ Partial weight bearing on the
operative leg is usually permitted 72 hours postoperatively
10.Which statement by the client who has received home care instruction
following an arthroscopy of the knee indicates a need for further teaching? -
ANSWER ✔ "I can apply heat to my knee if it becomes uncomfortable."
11.During admission data collection, the nurse asks the client to run the heel of
one foot down the lower anterior surface of the other leg. The nurse notices
rhythmic tremors of the leg being tested and concludes that the client has
interference in which area? - ANSWER ✔ Balance and coordination
12.The nurse is caring for a client with a long bone fracture who is at risk for fat
embolism. The nurse specifically monitors for the earliest signs of this
, complication by checking which criteria? Select all that apply. - ANSWER
✔ The client's mental status
13.The client's respiratory function
14.The nurse is caring for a client who sustained multiple fractures in a motor
vehicle accident 12 hours ago. The client develops severe dyspnea,
tachycardia, and mental confusion, and the nurse suspects fat embolism.
Which is the nurse's initial action? - ANSWER ✔ Place the client in a
Fowler's position.
15.The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the hospital with a
fractured right femur sustained from a fall 5 hours ago. The client's plan of
care includes interventions related to monitoring for signs of fat embolism.
The nurse provides appropriate care by performing which action? -
ANSWER ✔ Monitoring for signs of dyspnea
16.The nurse is caring for a comatose client at risk for fat embolism because of
a fractured femur and pelvis sustained in a fall. Which findings does the
nurse identify as early signs of possible fat embolism? - ANSWER ✔
Increased heart rate and adventitious breath sounds
17.The nurse is caring for a client with a fractured tibia and fibula. Eight hours
after a long leg cast was applied, the client began to report an increase in
pain level even after administration of the prescribed dose of opioid
analgesic. Which is the initial nursing action? - ANSWER ✔ Check the
neurovascular status of the toes on the casted leg.
18.The nurse is caring for a client following the application of a plaster cast
because of a fractured left radius. The nurse monitors the neurovascular
status of the client's casted extremity for which reason? - ANSWER ✔
