NCLEX-RN
Medical Surgical NCLEX RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has had multiple sclerosis (MS) for 15 years and has received various drug therapies. What is the primary reason why the nurse has found it difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the drugs that the client has used?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spontaneous remissions in MS make it challenging to attribute symptom improvement to drugs versus natural disease course. Intolerance, multiple drugs, or delayed responses are less primary factors.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse explains to the client with pain that the purpose of biofeedback is to enable him to exert control over his physiologic processes by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Biofeedback translates physiological signals (e.g., heart rate) into observable forms, allowing the client to control them consciously. It does not involve electrical shocks, therapist interpretation, or direct electrical regulation.
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention is most appropriate for a client with impaired mobility due to a neurological condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing assistive devices promotes safe mobility and independence for a client with impaired mobility.
Question 4 of 5
What is the priority intervention for a client with a suspected stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring neurological status is the priority to detect changes and guide timely stroke intervention.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention is contraindicated for a client with a seizure disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a padded tongue depressor is contraindicated as it can cause injury during a seizure.