NCLEX-RN
Medical Surgical NCLEX RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse explains to the client with pain that the purpose of biofeedback is to enable him to exert control over his physiologic processes by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Biofeedback translates physiological signals (e.g., heart rate) into observable forms, allowing the client to control them consciously. It does not involve electrical shocks, therapist interpretation, or direct electrical regulation.
Question 2 of 5
When admitting a client with a fractured extremity, the nurse should first focus the assessment on which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing distal to the fracture checks for neurovascular compromise, a priority to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
The client with Ménière'sdisease is instructed to modify his diet. The nurse should explain that the most frequently recommended diet modification for the client's disease is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-sodium diet is recommended for Ménière'sdisease to reduce fluid retention in the inner ear, which can decrease the frequency and severity of vertigo attacks.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Thirty people are injured in a train derailment. Ineffective and the transported to the hospital first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sucking chest wound is a life-threatening condition that can impair breathing and requires immediate intervention, prioritizing this patient for transport over others with less urgent injuries.