NCLEX-RN
Med Surg RN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is instructing the client about postsurgery activity following cataract surgery. What position should the nurse teach the client to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A semi-Fowler's position (head elevated 30-45 degrees) helps reduce intraocular pressure and swelling by promoting drainage and preventing fluid accumulation in the surgical eye.
Question 2 of 5
On the fourth day after surgery, a client has a postoperative wound infection. Which of the following should the nurse assess? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Signs of wound infection include redness/swelling (
B), fever (
C), pain (
D), and warmth (E). A WBC of 10,000/mm³ (
A) is normal and not indicative of infection.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an expected outcome when a client is receiving an I.V. administration of furosemide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, promotes diuresis, increasing urine output to reduce fluid overload in conditions like heart failure or post-MI.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is conducting discharge education with a client newly diagnosed with Addison's disease. Which information should be included in the client and family teaching plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Addison's is chronic, requiring lifelong management. Stress management, symptom reporting, medical ID, family education, and medication adjustments for procedures are critical.
Question 5 of 5
The client asks the nurse to explain what it means that his Hodgkin's disease is diagnosed at stage 1A. Which of the following describes the involvement of the disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage 1A Hodgkin's disease indicates involvement of a single lymph node region without B symptoms (fever, night sweats, weight loss). Higher stages involve multiple nodes or extralymphatic sites.