NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client receiving radiation to the head and neck is experiencing stomatitis. The nurse should recommend:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Artificial saliva helps relieve dry mouth and discomfort from stomatitis, a common side effect of head and neck radiation, by maintaining oral moisture.
Question 2 of 5
A client post-cystoscopy reports severe pain. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe pain post-cystoscopy is abnormal and requires physician notification to rule out complications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client about home blood glucose monitoring. Which of the following blood glucose measurements indicates hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood glucose level of 59 mg/dL is below the normal range (<70 mg/dL) and indicates hypoglycemia, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The client with an ileal conduit will be using a reusable appliance at home. The nurse should teach the client to clean the appliance routinely with the client to clean the appliance routinely.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Soap is safe and effective for cleaning reusable ileal conduit appliances, removing residue without damaging the appliance or irritating the skin.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning a home visit for a client with hepatitis. In order to prevent transmission the nurse should focus teaching on:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis B and C are transmitted via body fluids, so condom use (
D) prevents sexual transmission. Food handling (
A) is key for hepatitis A, syringe disposal (
B) applies to needle-sharing, and alpha-interferon (
C) is a treatment, not a preventive measure.