Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions
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Question 1 of 5.
Which statement should the nurse include in the instructions for parents of an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI)?
A. "Check the color of your infant's nailbeds and mucous membranes for signs of circulatory impairment."
B. "If you note signs of infection, bring your infant to the clinic because the infant has a significant immune dysfunction."
C. "Protect your infant from injury and handle your baby carefully because your infant's bones can break very easily."
D. "Notify your physician if your infant does not respond to sound because the infant's CNS fails to develop completely."
Explanation: OI causes brittle bones, so careful handling is essential to prevent fractures.
Question 2 of 5.
The nurse is caring for an elderly client diagnosed with a herniated nucleus pulposus of L4-5. Which scientific rationale explains the incidence of a ruptured disk in the elderly?
A. The client did not use good body mechanics when lifting an object.
B. There is an increased blood supply to the back as the body ages.
C. Older clients develop atherosclerotic joint disease as a result of fat deposits.
D. Clients develop intervertebral disk degeneration as they age.
Explanation: Intervertebral disk degeneration with aging reduces disk hydration and elasticity, increasing rupture risk. Poor body mechanics is a risk but not the primary cause, blood supply decreases, and atherosclerosis affects joints differently.
Question 3 of 5.
The nurse is caring for clients on an orthopedic floor. Which client should be assessed first?
A. The client diagnosed with back pain who is complaining of a '4' on a 1-to-10 scale.
B. The client who has undergone a myelogram who is complaining of a slight headache.
C. The client two (2) days post-disk fusion who has T 100.4, P 96, R 24, and BP 138/78.
D. The client diagnosed with back pain who is being discharged and whose ride is here.
Explanation: Fever, tachycardia, and tachypnea post-disk fusion suggest infection or complications, requiring urgent assessment. Mild pain, headache, and discharge are lower priority.
Question 4 of 5.
The client diagnosed with OA is prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Which instruction should the nurse teach the client?
A. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
B. Make sure to taper the medication when discontinuing.
C. Apply the medication topically over the affected joints.
D. Notify the health-care provider if vomiting blood.
Explanation: Vomiting blood indicates GI bleeding, a serious NSAID side effect requiring immediate HCP notification. NSAIDs should be taken with food, tapering is not typical, and topical NSAIDs are distinct.
Question 5 of 5.
The nurse is discussing osteoporosis with a group of women. Which factor will the nurse identify as a nonmodifiable risk factor?
A. Calcium deficiency.
B. Tobacco use.
C. Female gender.
D. High alcohol intake.
Explanation: Female gender is a nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis due to lower bone density post-menopause. Calcium deficiency, tobacco, and alcohol are modifiable.
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