NCLEX-RN
Adult Health Med Surg NCLEX Test Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has a history of an inguinal hernia is admitted to the hospital with sudden, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and abdominal distention. The nurse should assess the client further for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and distention in a client with an inguinal hernia suggest a strangulated hernia, where the herniated tissue loses blood supply, requiring urgent assessment. Peritonitis, incarceration, or perforation are less likely without additional signs. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about taking antihistamines. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Antihistamines have an anticholinergic action and a drying effect and reduce nasal, salivary, and lacrimal gland hypersecretion (runny nose, tearing, and itching eyes). An adverse effect is drowsiness, so operating machinery and driving are not recommended. There is also an additive depressant effect when alcohol is combined with antihistamines, so alcohol should be avoided during antihistamine use. The client should ensure adequate fluid intake of at least 8 glasses per day due to the drying effect of the drug.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in the intensive care unit is giving a report to the nurse in a cardiac step-down unit about a client who had coronary artery bypass surgery. Which of the following is the most effective way to assure essential information about the client is reported?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A printed checklist individualized for the client ensures all essential information is systematically communicated, reducing errors during handoff.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings is the best indication that fluid replacement for the client in hypovolemic shock is adequate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate fluid replacement in hypovolemic shock is best indicated by a urine output greater than 30 mL/hour, reflecting restored renal perfusion. Blood pressure and respiratory rate improvements are supportive but less specific.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following assessments is most appropriate for determining the correct placement of an endotracheal tube in a mechanically ventilated client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultating bilateral breath sounds confirms correct endotracheal tube placement in both lungs. Skin color, respiratory rate, and cuff inflation are less specific.