NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After an inguinal herniorrhaphy, the nurse should assess the client carefully for which of the following likely complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urine retention is a likely complication after inguinal herniorrhaphy due to anesthesia, pain, or surgical manipulation near the bladder. Pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis, and paralytic ileus are less specific to this surgery. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
Question 2 of 5
The client with Addison's disease should anticipate the need for increased glucocorticoid supplementation in which of the following situations:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral surgery is a stressful event requiring increased glucocorticoid supplementation to prevent adrenal crisis.
Question 3 of 5
The client's identification armband was removed to start an I.V. line as a part of the preoperative preparation. The transport team has arrived to transport the client to the operating room. The nurse notices that the client's identification band is not on his wrist. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing a new identification armband ensures accurate client identification during transport and surgery, maintaining safety and compliance with protocol.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following positions would be appropriate for a client with severe ascites?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler's position (
A) elevates the head, reducing diaphragm pressure from ascites and aiding breathing. Side-lying (
B), Reverse Trendelenburg (
C), and Sims (
D) are less effective.
Question 5 of 5
A sedentary, obese, middle-aged client is recovering from a right iliac blood clot. The nurse should develop a discharge plan with the client that will focus on participating in which of the following activities? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Rationales:
A) Aerobic activity (e.g., walking) improves circulation and reduces clot recurrence.
C) Weight control decreases venous pressure and clot risk.
D) Stress management reduces sympathetic activation, aiding vascular health.
B) Strength training is less critical for clot management and may be contraindicated initially.