NCLEX-PN Questions and answers under The musculoskeletal system
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Medical Surgical Nursing
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Medical Surgical Nursing
Its a document that contain questions and answers for nclex-pn for Medical sSurgical Nursing under the topic;The Musculoskeletal systemTthe content is Based on the current Test plan.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. A cast has just been applied to a client’s left
forearm, and he has 10 lbs of Russell’s traction
on his left leg. Which of the following nursing
concerns takes priority in the care of this client?
1. The casted extremity may swell, and the cast
will become a tourniquet.
2. Heat conduction from the wet cast can cause
burning to the skin below.
3. Muscle atrophy of the areas involved can lead
to decreased muscle tone.
4. Skin irritation from the cast edges can cause
abrasions.
2. The nurse is caring for a client with a newly
applied plaster cast. How should the nurse touch
and move the wet cast?
1. Use the palms of the hands
2. Use the fingertips only
3. Use a towel sling
4. Touch the cast only on the petals at the edges
3. The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a
cast applied. Which statement best describes the
expected client outcome relative to the circulatory
system for a client with a cast?
1. There will be no increase in pain in the
extremity.
, 2. The client will have no circulatory impairment.
3. The integrity of the cast will be maintained.
4. The client will report any feelings of skin
irritation.
4. The nurse gently elevates the client’s newly casted
arm on a pillow and explains that this is necessary
for the first 24 to 48 hours after casting. What is
the chief purpose of this action?
1. It helps a damp cast to dry more evenly.
2. It reduces the amount of pain medication
needed.
3. Venous return is enhanced, and edema is
decreased.
4. It is more comfortable than keeping the arm
dependent.
5. An adolescent male was in an accident and is
hospitalized with multiple fractures. The nurse
enters the room and observes that he has his back
to the door and is staring at the wall with a sad
expression on his face. What is the best response
for the nurse to make at this time?
1. “You seem sad.”
2. “Don’t be too down on yourself.”
3. “I know it is hard to be out of school.”
4. “Do you miss your family and friends?”
6. The client is in Russell’s traction. Which statement
best describes how Russell’s traction works?
1. The legs are suspended vertically with the hip
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