NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Med Surg Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with pneumonia is experiencing pleuritic chest pain. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pleuritic chest pain is sharp or moderate and worsens with inspiration due to inflamed pleura. Constant aching, midsternal pain, or muscle spasm pain are not characteristic of pleurisy.
Question 2 of 5
The client with a fractured tibia has been taking methocarbamol (Robaxin). Which of the following indicate that the drug is having the intended effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant, effective when muscle spasms are relieved.
Question 3 of 5
The client who experiences angina has been told to follow a low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following meals should the nurse tell the client would be best on her low-cholesterol diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spaghetti with tomato sauce, salad, and coffee is low in cholesterol, unlike hamburger, liver, or fried chicken, which contain higher cholesterol or saturated fats.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with bladder dysfunction from multiple sclerosis (MS) about bladder training at home. Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Drinking 400-500 mL with meals (
B), timing fluids (
C), voiding every 2 hours (
D), and using intermittent catheterization (E) promote bladder control. Restricting fluids to 1,000 mL/day risks dehydration and is inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
What areas of education should the nurse provide the narrowness to a factory making the cause respiratory irritation to reduce the risk of laryngeal cancer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Smoking and excessive alcohol use are major risk factors for laryngeal cancer; cessation and moderation reduce risk. HEPA filters address general air quality but not specific carcinogens. Brushing teeth and raising the voice are unrelated to laryngeal cancer risk.