NCLEX-RN
Adult Health II Respiratory NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After nasal surgery, the client expresses concern about how to decrease facial pain and swelling while recovering at home. Which of the following discharge instructions would be most effective for decreasing pain and edema?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cold compresses reduce swelling and pain by constricting blood vessels. Analgesics should be taken as needed, not routinely. Corticosteroid sprays are for inflammation, not acute swelling. Humidifiers help with dryness but not directly with edema.
Question 2 of 5
A client with acute renal failure has a potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L. The nurse should prepare for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin and glucose shift potassium into cells, treating hyperkalemia.
Question 3 of 5
College freshman are participating in a study abroad program. When teaching them about hepatitis B, the nurse should instruct the students on:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and body fluids, so safe sexual practices (
D) are critical for prevention. Water sanitation (
A) is relevant for hepatitis A, single rooms (
B) are unnecessary, and while vaccination (
C) is important, the question focuses on behavioral instruction.
Question 4 of 5
Appropriate nursing diagnoses for a client with hypothyroidism would include which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes fatigue due to slowed metabolism, making activity intolerance a relevant nursing diagnosis. The other options are more associated with hyperthyroidism or unrelated conditions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should assess the client with bladder cancer for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Painless hematuria is a hallmark symptom of bladder cancer, often presenting as the initial sign due to tumor growth causing bleeding without associated pain.