Musculoskeletal Exam (2025/2026) ACTUAL EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ACCURATE SOLUTION (DETAILED & ELABORATED)
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A nurse is caring for a client who is rehabilitating from injuries resulting from a
motor vehicle crash. Which of the following client statements should the nurse
identify as the priority? - (ANSWER)"I have not been able to sleep at night
because it hurts when I move."
A client who is postoperative returns to the unit in skeletal traction. When
collecting data from the client, the nurse should expect which of the following
findings? - (ANSWER)redness at the pin sites, warmth at the pin sites
A nurse is talking with a client who has gout. The nurse should remind the client
to avoid the use of which of the following medications? - (ANSWER)aspirin
You're a nurse in a community clinic taking care of a 20 month year old toddler
who has spiral fractures of the right ulna and radius. Which of the following is an
indication of abuse? - (ANSWER)The parent reports the child injured herself by
falling off the couch
A nurse is talking with a client who has a new diagnosis of acute bursitis in her
right shoulder. Which of the following self-care strategies should the nurse
recommend? - (ANSWER)intermittent ice and heat
, A nurse Is reviewing the health history of a client who has osteoporosis. Which of
the following medications in the clients history contributes to osteoporosis? -
(ANSWER)glucocorticoid
A nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of assistive personnel
(AP) in the proper use of assistive devices while ambulating residents. Which of
the following statements should the nurse use when instructing the AP regarding
the use of a cane? - (ANSWER)1. "When the client moves, the cane is moved
forward first."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about cast to care to a school-age Following
application of a fiberglass cast for a radius fracture. Which of the following
statements by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching? - (ANSWER)I
can put an ice pack on the areas of my cast that itch
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a spinal cord injury
at level C8 who is admitted for comprehensive rehab. Which of the following long
term goals is appropriate with regard to the clients mobility? - (ANSWER)propel a
wheelchair equipped with knobs on the wheels
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a below the knee
amputation and will soon undergo fitting got a leg prosthesis. Which of the
following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client at this time? -
(ANSWER)wrap the stump with an elastic bandage in a figure-eight configuration
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about crutch walking using the swing-
through gait. Which of the following statements should the nurse include -
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ACCURATE SOLUTION (DETAILED & ELABORATED)
|GET IT 100% ACCURATE!! 2025 TEST!!
A nurse is caring for a client who is rehabilitating from injuries resulting from a
motor vehicle crash. Which of the following client statements should the nurse
identify as the priority? - (ANSWER)"I have not been able to sleep at night
because it hurts when I move."
A client who is postoperative returns to the unit in skeletal traction. When
collecting data from the client, the nurse should expect which of the following
findings? - (ANSWER)redness at the pin sites, warmth at the pin sites
A nurse is talking with a client who has gout. The nurse should remind the client
to avoid the use of which of the following medications? - (ANSWER)aspirin
You're a nurse in a community clinic taking care of a 20 month year old toddler
who has spiral fractures of the right ulna and radius. Which of the following is an
indication of abuse? - (ANSWER)The parent reports the child injured herself by
falling off the couch
A nurse is talking with a client who has a new diagnosis of acute bursitis in her
right shoulder. Which of the following self-care strategies should the nurse
recommend? - (ANSWER)intermittent ice and heat
, A nurse Is reviewing the health history of a client who has osteoporosis. Which of
the following medications in the clients history contributes to osteoporosis? -
(ANSWER)glucocorticoid
A nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of assistive personnel
(AP) in the proper use of assistive devices while ambulating residents. Which of
the following statements should the nurse use when instructing the AP regarding
the use of a cane? - (ANSWER)1. "When the client moves, the cane is moved
forward first."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about cast to care to a school-age Following
application of a fiberglass cast for a radius fracture. Which of the following
statements by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching? - (ANSWER)I
can put an ice pack on the areas of my cast that itch
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a spinal cord injury
at level C8 who is admitted for comprehensive rehab. Which of the following long
term goals is appropriate with regard to the clients mobility? - (ANSWER)propel a
wheelchair equipped with knobs on the wheels
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a below the knee
amputation and will soon undergo fitting got a leg prosthesis. Which of the
following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client at this time? -
(ANSWER)wrap the stump with an elastic bandage in a figure-eight configuration
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about crutch walking using the swing-
through gait. Which of the following statements should the nurse include -
