NCLEX-RN
Med Surg RN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is conducting a postoperative assessment of a client on the first day after renal surgery. Which of the following findings would be most important for the nurse to report to the physician?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output of 20 mL/hour is critically low, indicating potential renal compromise or obstruction, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 2 of 5
What should the nurse monitor in a client receiving baclofen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spasticity levels are monitored to evaluate the effectiveness of baclofen in reducing muscle spasticity.
Question 3 of 5
A client on peritoneal dialysis reports cloudy effluent. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cloudy effluent suggests peritonitis, requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is to administer 10 mg of morphine sulfate to a client with three fractured ribs. The available concentration for this drug is 15 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? Round to one decimal point.
Correct Answer: 0.7 mL
Rationale:
To calculate: 10 mg ÷ 15 mg/mL = 0.666€¦ mL, rounded to 0.7 mL.
Question 5 of 5
In the acute phase of burn injury, which pain medication would most likely be given to the client to decrease the perception of the pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intravenous opioids are preferred in the acute phase for rapid, effective pain relief due to severe burn pain and potential impaired oral absorption.