NCLEX-RN
Medical Surgical Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for a paracentesis. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Voiding before paracentesis (
A) prevents bladder injury during the procedure. Side-lying (
B) is incorrect; upright is preferred. IV sedatives (
C) are not routine, and NPO status (
D) is unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about risk factors associated with atherosclerosis and how to reduce the risk. Which of the following is a risk factor that the client is not able to modify?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Age is a non-modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis, as the risk increases with advancing age due to cumulative vascular changes. Diabetes, exercise level, and dietary preferences can be managed or modified to reduce risk, making age the correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of the client's postoperative plan of care. Which of the following would be an expected outcome for a client with an ileal conduit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent pouch emptying is an expected outcome, preventing complications like leakage or infection. Aspirin is unsafe, and stoma catheterization is not typical.
Question 4 of 5
The client is to take nothing by mouth after 4 a.m. The nurse recognizes that the client has deficient knowledge when he states that he:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking after 4 a.m. violates the nothing-by-mouth (NPO) order, as it introduces substances into the body and can affect anesthesia safety. The other actions either comply with NPO (brushing teeth without swallowing, holding a washcloth) or occurred before the cutoff (gelatin at 3:30 a.m.).
Question 5 of 5
A 38-year-old female client with a history of breast-conserving surgery, axillary node dissection, and radiation therapy reports that her arm is red, warm to touch, and slightly swollen. Which of the following actions should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Redness, warmth, and swelling suggest cellulitis, a serious infection in a client with a history of axillary node dissection, requiring immediate medical evaluation.