NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Med Surg Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client who experiences angina has been told to follow a low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following meals should the nurse tell the client would be best on her low-cholesterol diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spaghetti with tomato sauce, salad, and coffee is low in cholesterol, unlike hamburger, liver, or fried chicken, which contain higher cholesterol or saturated fats.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has a history of Crohn's disease is admitted to the hospital with fever, diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, and weight loss. The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crohn's disease with diarrhea can lead to hypokalemia due to potassium loss in stool. Hyperalbuminemia and hypercalcemia are not typical, and thrombocytopenia is less directly related to these symptoms. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
Question 3 of 5
When performing the Heimlich maneuver on a conscious adult victim, the rescuer delivers inward and upward thrusts specifically:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver involves thrusts below the xiphoid process and above the umbilicus to safely dislodge a foreign body without injuring internal organs.
Question 4 of 5
Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A) has been prescribed to treat a client with chronic hepatitis B. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interferon alfa-2b commonly causes flulike symptoms (
C), such as fever, chills, and fatigue, which are expected adverse effects. Retinopathy (
A), constipation (
B), and hypoglycemia (
D) are not typically associated with this medication.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client who has had a spinal fusion apply a back brace. In which order of priority should the nurse assist the client applying the brace?
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: B,A,D,C
Rationale: Verifying the order ensures correct settings, side-lying positions the client safely, log rolling prevents twisting, and standing allows proper brace fitting.