Musculoskeletal system NCLEX exam 2024 with 100% correct answers
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Musculoskeletal system NCLEX
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Musculoskeletal System NCLEX
A client has a fiberglass (nonplaster) cast applied to the lower leg. The client asks the nurse when he will be able to walk on the cast. How should the nurse correctly respond to this question?
1.In 24 hours
2.In 48 hours
3.In approximately 8 hours
4.Within 20 to 30 minutes of application...
A client has a fiberglass (nonplaster) cast applied to the lower leg. The client asks the nurse when he will
be able to walk on the cast. How should the nurse correctly respond to this question?
1.In 24 hours
2.In 48 hours
3.In approximately 8 hours
4.Within 20 to 30 minutes of application correct answers4 within 20 to 30 minutes of application
A client has had skeletal traction applied to the right leg and has an overhead trapeze available for use.
The nurse should monitor which area as a high-risk area for pressure and breakdown?
1.Scapulae
2.Left heel
3.Right heel
4.Back of the head correct answers2. Left heel
A client has been taught to use a walker to aid in mobility following internal fixation of a hip fracture. The
nurse determines that the client is using the walker incorrectly if which action is noted?
1.The client holds the walker using the handgrips.
2.The client advances the walker with reciprocal motion. 3.The client leans forward slightly when
advancing the walker.
4.The client supports body weight on the hands while advancing the weaker leg. correct answers2. The
client advances the walker with reciprocal motion
A client with a left arm fracture exhibits loss of sensation in the left fingers, pallor, slow refill, and
diminished left radial pulse. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) should take which action?
,1.Administer an analgesic.
2.Notify the registered nurse.
3.Check the circulation again in 30 minutes.
4.Provide range-of-motion exercises to the fingers of the left hand. correct answers2. Notify the
registered nurse
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Paget's disease. What abnormal laboratory values would
the nurse specifically monitor in a client with Paget's disease? Select all that apply.
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?
1. Provide pin care.
2.Notify the registered nurse.
3.Remove some of the traction weights.
4.Find out when the next dose of the prescribed analgesic can be given. correct answers2. Notify the
registered nurse
A client has several fractures of the lower leg and has been placed in an external fixation device. The
client is upset about the appearance of the leg, which is very edematous. The nurse determines that the
client is experiencing which problem?
, 1.Feelings of isolation
2.Inability to tolerate activity
3.Concerns about body image
4.Inability to physically move about correct answers3. Concerns about body image
A client who is scheduled for surgery and who is to be placed in skeletal traction says to the nurse, "I'm
not sure if I want to have this skeletal traction or if the skin traction would be best to stabilize my
fracture." Based on the client's statement, the nurse should make which response to the client?
1."There is no reason to be concerned. I have seen lots of these procedures."
2."Skeletal traction is much more effective than skin traction in your situation."
3."You have concerns about skeletal versus skin traction for your type of fracture?"
4."Your fracture is very unstable. You will die if you don't have this surgery performed." correct
answers3."You have concerns about skeletal versus skin traction for your type of fracture?"
A client has had surgery to repair a fractured left hip. The nurse plans to use which important item when
repositioning the client from side to side in the bed?
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