NCLEX-RN
Medical Surgical NCLEX RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving Pentoxifylline (Trental) for intermittent claudication. The nurse should determine the effectiveness of the drug by asking the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pentoxifylline improves blood flow by reducing blood viscosity and increasing erythrocyte flexibility, alleviating intermittent claudication. Asking about improved leg circulation (e.g., reduced pain or increased walking distance) assesses its effectiveness.
Toe movement, urination, and dizziness are unrelated to its therapeutic action.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following medications should be available to provide emergency treatment if a client develops tetany after a subtotal thyroidectomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is used to treat tetany by correcting hypocalcemia, which causes muscle spasms and tingling.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client post-insertion of a nasogastric tube for an intestinal obstruction. Which finding indicates the tube is functioning correctly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear, watery output from a nasogastric tube indicates it is effectively decompressing the intestine by removing fluid and gas. Bright red blood suggests bleeding, no output may indicate a blockage, and thick drainage is not typical. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Evaluate
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following activities should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client with burn injuries to be carried out about one-half hour before the daily whirl pool bath and dressing change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering an analgesic 30 minutes before a painful procedure like a whirlpool bath and dressing change ensures pain relief, improving patient comfort and cooperation. Soaking, removing, or slitting the dressing typically occurs during the procedure, not beforehand.
Question 5 of 5
Post-cystectomy, a client asks about the purpose of the ileal conduit. The nurse explains it is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ileal conduit diverts urine from the ureters to a stoma, collected in an external pouch.