NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Heart Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client on hemodialysis reports muscle cramps. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle cramps may indicate electrolyte imbalances, requiring lab assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The family of a client in hospice asks about stopping oral feedings. The nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping oral feedings in hospice can reduce discomfort from fluid overload or aspiration, aligning with comfort-focused care.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would indicate that a client with asthma is experiencing status asthmaticus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Status asthmaticus, a life-threatening asthma exacerbation, is indicated by diminished breath sounds bilaterally due to severe airway obstruction. Wheezing, accessory muscle use, and productive cough are present in asthma but not specific to status asthmaticus.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following goals is a priority for a client who has undergone surgery for retinal detachment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preventing an increase in intraocular pressure is the priority to protect the surgical repair and prevent complications like re-detachment or hemorrhage.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following drugs while taking metoclopramide hydrochloride (Reglan)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol can enhance the sedative effects of metoclopramide and worsen gastrointestinal symptoms, so it should be avoided.