NCLEX-RN
Medical Surgical Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 60-year-old female is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes a slowed metabolism, leading to weight gain. Tachycardia, diarrhea, and nausea are more associated with hyperthyroidism.
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
Which of the following client statements identifies a knowledge deficit about cast care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulling out cast padding can cause skin irritation or pressure sores, indicating a knowledge deficit.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which assessment is most important for a client with a traumatic brain injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale is critical to assess neurological status and guide management in traumatic brain injury.