NCLEX-RN QBank System: Musculoskeletal System

NCLEX Practice Quiz: Scoliosis Brace Instructions

NCLEX Practice Question: Management of Scoliosis with a Brace

Which statement by a parent indicates a need for further teaching regarding the use of a brace for their child with scoliosis?

1 . I cannot place powder under the brace.

2. I need to place a soft shirt on my child under the brace.

3. I need to be sure to apply lotion on the skin under the brace.

4. I need to encourage my child to perform prescribed exercises.

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January 17, 2024
NCLEX Practice Quiz: Gowers’ Sign in Muscular Dystrophy

Understanding Gowers’ Sign: A Guide for Parents of Children with Muscular Dystrophy

How should the nurse explain Gowers' sign to the parents of a child with muscular dystrophy?

1. A clinical sign.

2. A waddling-type gait.

3. The pelvis position during gait.

4. Muscle twitching present during a quick stretch.

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December 30, 2023