NCLEX-RN
Adult Health Med Surg NCLEX Test Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is developing a program on skin cancer prevention for a community group. Which of the following should be included in the program? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Sunscreen with benzophenones and SPF 15 or higher protects against UVA/UVB rays. Genetic screening is not routine, sunscreen should be used daily, shave biopsies are inappropriate, and baby oil increases UV damage.
Question 2 of 5
A 36-year-old male with lymphoma is assessing a client who reports distress 9 days after chemotherapy. Because of the risk for septic shock, the nurse should assess the client for which cluster of symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated temperature, oliguria, and hypotension are critical signs of septic shock, a life-threatening complication in chemotherapy patients due to neutropenia.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has been diagnosed with bladder cancer is scheduled for an ileal conduit. Preoperatively, the nurse reinforces the client's understanding of the surgical procedure by explaining that an ileal conduit:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An ileal conduit diverts urine from the ureters to an abdominal stoma, where it is collected in an external pouch, a permanent procedure for bladder cancer management.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following health promotion activities would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest that the client with cirrhosis add to the daily routine at home?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multivitamins (
A) support nutrition in cirrhosis. Alcohol (
B) must be avoided entirely. Sleeping pills (
C) risk encephalopathy. Social isolation (
D) is unnecessary.
Question 5 of 5
A client is beginning external beam radiation therapy to the right axilla after a lumpectomy for breast cancer. Which of the following should the nurse include in client teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying deodorant only under the left arm avoids irritation to the radiated right axilla, which is sensitive and prone to skin reactions during treatment.