NCLEX-RN
Medical Surgical Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the rationale that supports multidrug treatment for clients with tuberculosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Multidrug therapy for tuberculosis prevents the development of resistant bacterial strains by targeting different aspects of bacterial growth. Potentiation, reduced adverse effects, or lower dosages are not the primary rationale.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse's discharge teaching plan for the client with heart failure should stress the importance of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weights at the same time detect fluid retention early, a key strategy to prevent heart failure exacerbations.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the family of a client with dysphagia about decreasing the risk of aspiration while eating. Which of the following strategies is not appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting the diet to liquids increases aspiration risk, as liquids are harder to control. Upright positioning, using the unaffected side, and minimizing distractions reduce aspiration risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse will anticipate which of the following problems that can result for the older adult undergoing abdominal surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Older adults have slower wound healing due to reduced collagen synthesis and cellular turnover, increasing the risk of delayed recovery post-surgery.
Question 5 of 5
A family member asks the nurse why their loved one with end-stage liver cancer is so restless. The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restlessness is a common symptom in the dying process, often due to metabolic changes or psychological factors, and explaining this normalizes the family's experience.