NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with breast cancer presents with back pain, weakness, and difficulty urinating. The nurse suspects spinal cord compression. The priority nursing action is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinal cord compression is a medical emergency requiring urgent physician evaluation for imaging and interventions like corticosteroids or surgery to prevent permanent neurologic damage.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following laboratory findings would the nurse expect to find in a client with diverticulitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diverticulitis, an inflammatory condition, typically causes an elevated white blood cell count due to infection or inflammation. Red blood cell count, platelet count, and blood urea nitrogen are not directly affected. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following hospitalized clients is at risk to develop parotitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dehydration and poor oral hygiene in the 80-year-old client increase the risk of parotitis due to reduced saliva production and bacterial overgrowth.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following signs and symptoms are common in male clients with prolactin-secreting tumors?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolactin-secreting tumors in males often cause erectile dysfunction and decreased libido due to suppression of testosterone.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse assesses vital signs on a client who has had epidural anesthesia. For which of the following should the nurse assess next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can cause urinary retention due to sensory and motor nerve blockade. Assessing for bladder distention is critical to prevent complications like bladder overdistension.