NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Heart Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the client develops lower abdominal pain after a cystoscopy, the nurse should instruct the client to do with following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting in warm water can soothe bladder irritation and relax pelvic muscles, alleviating lower abdominal pain post-cystoscopy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the best way for the nurse to begin the preoperative interview?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Introducing oneself while maintaining eye contact and sitting down establishes rapport and trust, creating a therapeutic environment for the interview. This approach prioritizes patient comfort and communication.
Question 3 of 5
Which medication requires monitoring for a client with Parkinson's disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levodopa requires monitoring for efficacy and side effects, as it is a primary treatment for Parkinson's symptoms.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A 52-year-old client with lung cancer tells the nurse that he has a low-grade fever (100.6°F [38.1°C]), nonproductive cough, and increasing fatigue. He completed the radiation therapy to the mass in his right lung and mediastinum 10 weeks ago and has a follow-up appointment to see the physician in 2 weeks. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever, cough, and fatigue post-radiation may indicate infection or pneumonitis, requiring prompt evaluation, especially in a lung cancer patient, so an office visit today is appropriate.