NCLEX-RN
Medical Surgical Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is to have a cystoscopy to rule out cancer of the bladder. Which of the following indicate that the client has developed a complication after the cystoscopy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bladder spasms post-cystoscopy indicate a complication, often due to irritation or trauma to the bladder lining, requiring medical attention. Pink-tinged urine is expected, and dizziness may relate to other causes.
Question 2 of 5
In developing a teaching plan for the client with a hiatal hernia, the nurse's assessment of which work-related factors would be most useful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Poor body mechanics during lifting can increase intra-abdominal pressure, exacerbating hiatal hernia symptoms, making this the most relevant work-related factor.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse explains to the client that the main reason a back rub is used as therapy to relieve pain is because the massage:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massage, like a back rub, stimulates endorphin release, which naturally reduces pain perception. It does not block pain impulses directly or act solely as a distraction.
Question 4 of 5
A client is to have a cystoscopy to rule out cancer of the bladder. Which of the following indicate that the client has developed a complication after the cystoscopy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bladder spasms post-cystoscopy indicate a complication, often due to irritation or trauma to the bladder lining, requiring medical attention. Pink-tinged urine is expected, and dizziness may relate to other causes.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following characteristics displayed by the wife of a 36-year-old man with pancreatic cancer suggests that she may be at risk for negative bereavement outcomes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-blame indicates unresolved guilt, which is a risk factor for negative bereavement outcomes, as it can complicate the grieving process.