NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Med Surg Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with a fractured tibia has been taking methocarbamol (Robaxin). Which of the following indicate that the drug is having the intended effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant, effective when muscle spasms are relieved.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should assess a client with Addison's disease for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is common in Addison's disease due to aldosterone deficiency, causing sodium and fluid loss.
Question 3 of 5
The client with chronic pancreatitis should be monitored closely for the development of which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic pancreatitis damages pancreatic tissue, impairing insulin production and increasing the risk of diabetes mellitus (
D). Cholelithiasis (
A), hepatitis (
B), and irritable bowel syndrome (
C) are less directly related.
Question 4 of 5
A client in the postanesthesia care unit is being actively rewarmed with an external warming device. How often should the nurse monitor the client's body temperature?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring temperature every 15 minutes during active rewarming ensures timely detection of hypothermia resolution or hyperthermia, balancing safety and practicality.
Question 5 of 5
A 27-year-old female has had elective nasal surgery for a deviated septum. Which of the following would indicate that bleeding was occurring even if the nasal drip pad remained dry and intact?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repeated swallowing may indicate blood trickling down the throat (postnasal drip), a sign of bleeding. Nausea, increased respiratory rate, and pain are less specific indicators of bleeding.