NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Questions and Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing dyspnea and has a low PaO2 level. The nurse plans to administer oxygen as ordered. Which of the following statements is true concerning oxygen administration to a client with COPD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In COPD, high oxygen concentrations may suppress the hypoxic drive to breathe, risking CO2 retention. Oxygen does not cause coughing, dependency, or contraindication with bronchodilators.
Question 2 of 5
Bone resorption is a possible complication of Cushing's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to help the client prevent this complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercise promotes bone density, counteracting bone resorption caused by excess cortisol in Cushing's disease.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing an older adult's skin. The assessment will involve inspecting the skin for color, pigmentation, and vascularity. The critical component in the nurse's assessment is noting the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Noting changes from normal findings is critical, as it helps identify abnormalities like lesions or discoloration that may indicate pathology, beyond expected age-related changes.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following reflects the principle on which a client's diet will most likely be based during the acute phase of myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small, easily digested meals reduce the metabolic demand on the heart and prevent gastrointestinal distress, which could exacerbate myocardial oxygen demand during the acute phase of MI.
Question 5 of 5
A client with uric acid stones is prescribed a low-purine diet. Which food is allowed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apples are low in purines, suitable for a uric acid stone diet.