NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Heart Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
How often should the postoperative client's temperature be assessed during the first 24 hours after surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing temperature every 4 hours in the first 24 hours detects fever early, indicating potential infection or other complications.
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
When conducting a health history with a female client with thyrotoxicosis, the nurse should ask about which of the following changes in the menstrual cycle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thyrotoxicosis increases metabolism, which can lead to decreased menstrual flow or oligomenorrhea (infrequent menstruation). Dysmenorrhea (painful periods), metrorrhagia (irregular bleeding), and menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) are less commonly associated with thyrotoxicosis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a priority outcome for the client with Addison's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medication compliance is critical in Addison's disease to prevent adrenal crisis and maintain hormonal balance.
Question 5 of 5
An appropriate nursing intervention for a client with fatigue related to cancer treatment includes teaching the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Conserving energy by limiting activities helps manage fatigue, a common side effect of cancer treatment, by balancing rest and activity.