NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with Addison's disease is taking glucocorticoids. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands how to take the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glucocorticoid needs vary with stress, requiring dose adjustments in Addison's disease to prevent adrenal crisis.
Question 2 of 5
A client is scheduled for an elective splenectomy. Immediately before the client goes to surgery, the nurse should determine that the client has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying that the client has signed the consent form is the priority before surgery to ensure informed consent and legal compliance. Voiding, recording vital signs, and checking the name band are also important but secondary to consent verification.
Question 3 of 5
A client post-cystectomy is at risk for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cystectomy may impair vitamin B12 absorption due to ileum resection.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse teaches the client to report signs and symptoms of which potential complication after hypophysectomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypophysectomy can impair pituitary function, leading to hypopituitarism, with symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and hormonal deficiencies.
Question 5 of 5
Which symptom suggests a complication post-renal surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low urine output (25 mL/hour) may indicate obstruction or renal impairment.