NCLEX-RN
Medical Surgical NCLEX RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Post-cystectomy, a client asks about the purpose of the ileal conduit. The nurse explains it is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ileal conduit diverts urine from the ureters to a stoma, collected in an external pouch.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to teach a client with microcytic hypochromic anemia about the diet to follow after discharge. Which of the following foods should be included in the diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Microcytic hypochromic anemia is often caused by iron deficiency. Eggs are a good source of dietary iron, particularly heme iron, which is well-absorbed by the body. Lettuce and citrus fruits do not provide significant iron, though citrus fruits can enhance iron absorption when consumed with iron-rich foods. Cheese is not a significant source of iron.
Therefore, eggs should be included in the diet.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate expected outcome for a client recovering from a total laryngectomy? The client will:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Communicating feelings about body image changes is an appropriate psychosocial outcome post-laryngectomy, addressing adaptation to altered appearance. Taste and smell may be impaired long-term. Gastrostomy tubes are not always required. Sterile suctioning is a nursing task, not a client outcome.
Question 4 of 5
Following a thoracotomy, the client has severe pain. Which of the following strategies for pain management will be most effective for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Readjusting pain medication dosage based on the client's condition ensures adequate pain control, critical for recovery. Repositioning, reassessing, and reassurance are supportive but less effective alone.
Question 5 of 5
The client with acute leukemia and the health care team establish mutual client outcomes of improved tidal volume and activity tolerance. Which measure would be least likely to promote outcome achievement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Improving tidal volume and activity tolerance requires active movement to enhance lung expansion and stamina. Ambulating, sitting up, and using a stationary bicycle promote these outcomes. Lying in bed, even with deep breaths, is passive and least effective.