NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Med Surg Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a below-knee amputation is learning to wrap the residual limb. Which technique should the nurse teach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A figure-eight pattern ensures even pressure and proper shaping for prosthetic fitting.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should assess a client with Addison's disease for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is common in Addison's disease due to aldosterone deficiency, causing sodium and fluid loss.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following factors would most likely contribute to the development of a client's hiatal hernia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obesity (e.g., 5'3†and 190 lb) increases intra-abdominal pressure, a major contributor to hiatal hernia development. The other factors are less directly related.
Question 4 of 5
Which dietary restriction is critical in acute renal failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low sodium prevents fluid retention and hypertension in acute renal failure.
Question 5 of 5
When a client is receiving a cephalosporin, the nurse must monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cephalosporins can rarely cause drug-induced hemolytic anemia by triggering an immune response that destroys red blood cells. The nurse should monitor for signs such as jaundice, dark urine, or a drop in hemoglobin. Purpura, infectious emboli, and ecchymosis are not commonly associated with cephalosporin use.