NCLEX-RN
Health Care of the Older Adult NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Essential hypertension would be diagnosed in a 40-year-old male whose blood pressure readings were consistently at or above which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Essential hypertension is diagnosed with consistent blood pressure readings at or above 140/90 mm Hg, per standard guidelines.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has had an above-the-knee amputation is to have a dressing change 45 minutes after arriving in the postanesthesia recovery unit. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive bleeding requires the surgeon's evaluation to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has been diagnosed with renal calculi reports that the pain is intermittent and less colicky. Which of the following nursing actions is most important at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Straining urine is critical when pain becomes intermittent, indicating possible stone passage, to confirm stone expulsion and guide treatment.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the most common initial manifestation of acute renal failure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oliguria, reduced urine output, is the most common initial sign of acute renal failure due to impaired kidney filtration.
Question 5 of 5
The development of a culturally sensitive health education program for the socioeconomically disadvantaged requires the nurse to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Integrating folk beliefs and traditions ensures the program is culturally relevant and increases acceptance and effectiveness among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.