NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Questions for Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic is suspected in a community of 10,000 people. As clients with SARS are admitted to the hospital, what type of precautions should the nurse institute?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SARS requires standard precautions plus airborne and contact precautions, but standard precautions are the baseline for all patients to prevent transmission.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is observing a client who is recovering from back strain lift a box as shown below. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client is using correct body mechanics for lifting because she is keeping her back as straight as possible and is holding the box close to her body. She is using her large leg muscles to lift the box. She is using a broad base of support by placing her feet as wide apart as possible. The other suggestions would cause the client to put a strain on her back.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Meniere's Disease. Which of the following assessment findings would be expected? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Meniere's disease is characterized by tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (spinning sensation), and hearing loss due to inner ear dysfunction. Presbyopia (age-related vision loss) and dyskinesia (abnormal movements) are not associated with Meniere's disease.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse provides discharge instructions to a client diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate effective understanding? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Bacterial conjunctivitis requires avoiding contact lenses and swimming to prevent worsening or spreading infection, not sharing towels, avoiding eye rubbing to prevent corneal damage, and frequent hand washing to reduce transmission.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is treating a client who came to the emergency department after getting bit by a snake on their arm. After confirming the resuscitation equipment is at the bedside, which of the following actions by the nurse would be a priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring patent IV lines is the priority to enable rapid antivenom or fluid administration, critical for snakebite management. Contacting Poison Control (
A) is secondary, tourniquets (
C) are harmful, and symptom assessment (
D) is important but not the immediate priority.