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SAUNDERS NCLEX-RN MUSCULOSKELETAL
SYSTEM PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2025–2026 |
VERIFIED NCLEX PREP WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES | HIGH-YIELD ORTHOPEDIC
NURSING REVIEW | GUARANTEED PASS STUDY
GUIDE
830. The nurse is conducting health screening for
osteoporosis. Which client is at greatest risk of
developing this disorder?
1. A 25-year-old woman who jogs
2. A 36-year-old man who has asthma
3. A 70-year-old man who consumes excess alcohol
4. A sedentary 65-year-old woman who smokes
cigarettes
>> correct answer >> 4. A sedentary 65-year-old
woman who smokes cigarettes
831. The nurse has given instructions to a client
returning home after knee arthroscopy. Which
statement by the client indicates that the
instructions are understood?
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1. "I can resume regular exercise tomorrow."
2. "I can't eat food for the remainder of the day."
3. "I need to stay off the leg entirely for the rest of
the day."
4. "I need to report a fever or site inflammation to
my health care provider."
>> correct answer >> 4. "I need to report a fever or
site inflammation to my health care provider."
832. The nurse is one of several persons who
witnessed a vehicle hit a pedestrian at fairly low
speed on a small street. The victim is dazed and
tries to get up. The leg appears fractured. Which
intervention should the nurse take?
1. Try to reduce the fracture manually.
2. Assist the victim to get up and walk to the
sidewalk.
3. Leave the victim for a few moments to call an
ambulance.
SAUNDERS NCLEX-RN MUSCULOSKELETAL
SYSTEM PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2025–2026 |
VERIFIED NCLEX PREP WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES | HIGH-YIELD ORTHOPEDIC
NURSING REVIEW | GUARANTEED PASS STUDY
GUIDE
830. The nurse is conducting health screening for
osteoporosis. Which client is at greatest risk of
developing this disorder?
1. A 25-year-old woman who jogs
2. A 36-year-old man who has asthma
3. A 70-year-old man who consumes excess alcohol
4. A sedentary 65-year-old woman who smokes
cigarettes
>> correct answer >> 4. A sedentary 65-year-old
woman who smokes cigarettes
831. The nurse has given instructions to a client
returning home after knee arthroscopy. Which
statement by the client indicates that the
instructions are understood?
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1. "I can resume regular exercise tomorrow."
2. "I can't eat food for the remainder of the day."
3. "I need to stay off the leg entirely for the rest of
the day."
4. "I need to report a fever or site inflammation to
my health care provider."
>> correct answer >> 4. "I need to report a fever or
site inflammation to my health care provider."
832. The nurse is one of several persons who
witnessed a vehicle hit a pedestrian at fairly low
speed on a small street. The victim is dazed and
tries to get up. The leg appears fractured. Which
intervention should the nurse take?
1. Try to reduce the fracture manually.
2. Assist the victim to get up and walk to the
sidewalk.
3. Leave the victim for a few moments to call an
ambulance.
