NCLEX-RN
Med Surg RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a female who is receiving the second administration of chemotherapy for breast cancer. When obtaining this client's health history, what is the most important information the nurse should obtain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are critical to assess during chemotherapy, as they can lead to dehydration, malnutrition, and treatment delays if not managed promptly.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client post-inguinal herniorrhaphy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Resuming sexual activity within a week post-inguinal herniorrhaphy may strain the surgical site, indicating a need for further teaching to delay such activities for 4–6 weeks. The other statements align with appropriate postoperative care. CN: Health promotion and maintenance; CL: Evaluate
Question 3 of 5
A client with acute chest pain is receiving I.V. morphine sulfate. Which of the following results are intended effects of morphine in this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Morphine reduces pain, which lowers myocardial oxygen demand (
A), decreases blood pressure and heart rate through vasodilation and reduced sympathetic response (
D), and alleviates anxiety and fear (E). It does not prevent ventricular remodeling or directly reduce respiratory rate in this context.
Question 4 of 5
What is the nurse's best action for a client with a migraine headache?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A quiet, dark environment reduces stimuli that exacerbate migraine symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A client uses timolol maleate (Timoptic) eyedrops. The expected outcome of this beta-adrenergic blocker is to control glaucoma by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Timolol maleate, a beta-adrenergic blocker, reduces intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humor in the eye.