NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Heart Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In addition to nausea and severe flank pain, a female client with renal calculi has pain in the groin and bladder. The nurse should assess the client further for six years of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Groin and bladder pain in renal calculi often indicate referred pain from the stone's movement or irritation along the urinary tract.
Question 2 of 5
After insertion of a nasoenteric tube, the nurse should place the client in which position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The semi-Fowler's position facilitates drainage and decompression via the nasoenteric tube while promoting comfort and preventing aspiration. Supine, right side-lying, or upright positions are less effective for this purpose. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Synthesize
Question 3 of 5
An airplane crash results in mass casualties. The nurse is directing personnel to tag all victims. Which is normal should be placed on the tag? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Victim tags should include triage priority, identifying information, and treatments administered to ensure proper care and identification. Jewelry and next of kin are secondary considerations.
Question 4 of 5
A terminally ill 82-year-old client in hospice care is experiencing nausea and vomiting because of a partial bowel obstruction. To respect the client's wishes for conservative management of the nausea and vomiting, the nurse should recommend the use of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I.V. antiemetics are a conservative, effective way to manage nausea and vomiting in hospice care, aligning with the client's preference for non-invasive treatment.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client who is experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding lying down for 2 hours after eating prevents reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, a key strategy for managing GERD. The other options are incorrect or exacerbate symptoms.