4 Musculoskeletal Assessment NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 4

A nurse who is working on the rehabilitation unit of the hospital has been assigned the following clients: Client A is a 39-year-old who has a musculoskeletal condition that requires chiropractic alignment once a week. Client B is a 50-year-old who has vision loss and needs 1-person assist with movement. Client C is a 68-year-old who suffers from tinnitus due to an inner ear disorder. In which order should the nurse see these clients to support their needs for movement and rehabilitation?


Question 2 of 4

The nurse is talking with a client who has just been diagnosed with Paget’s disease. The nurse knows that this is a disorder that affects which organ?


Question 3 of 4

A home care nurse is working with a client who has a self-care deficit related to a musculoskeletal disorder. The nurse notes that the home health aide who works with this client asks the client to try to eat independently as much as possible. Which of the following best describes the most likely rationale for this?


Question 4 of 4

A nurse who works in a rehabilitation unit is at the healthcare clinic for back pain. The nurse receives a diagnosis of an advanced-stage musculoskeletal injury in the lower back and has orders to remain on bed rest for the next week. Which best describes symptoms associated with an advanced stage musculoskeletal injury in this situation? Select all that apply.