NCLEX-RN
Health Care of the Older Adult NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with renal calculi has a stent placed. The nurse should teach:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood in urine may indicate stent issues, requiring medical attention.
Question 2 of 5
A client with an ileal conduit should report:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stoma bleeding is abnormal and may indicate trauma or infection.
Question 3 of 5
A client with rheumatoid arthritis tells the nurse, 'I know it is important to exercise my joints so that I won't lose mobility, but my joints are so stiff and painful that exercising is difficult.' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warm baths or showers can reduce joint stiffness and pain, making exercise more tolerable and effective for maintaining mobility.
Question 4 of 5
Prior to surgery, the nurse is instructing a client who will have a total hip replacement tomorrow. Which of the following information is most important to include in the teaching plan at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preventing hip flexion is critical to avoid dislocation post-surgery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include when preparing a client for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate a ruptured disc?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for claustrophobia is essential, as MRI can be distressing for claustrophobic clients.