NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Med Surg Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should ask all clients age 65 or older who are having surgery which question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about an advance directive ensures the client's wishes are documented, especially critical for older adults facing surgical risks, to guide care in case of incapacity.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following activities indicates that the client with cancer is adapting well to body image changes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Volunteering in a client-to-client program indicates positive adaptation to body image changes, as it reflects confidence and engagement with others despite physical changes.
Question 3 of 5
What areas of education should the nurse provide the narrowness to a factory making the cause respiratory irritation to reduce the risk of laryngeal cancer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Smoking and excessive alcohol use are major risk factors for laryngeal cancer; cessation and moderation reduce risk. HEPA filters address general air quality but not specific carcinogens. Brushing teeth and raising the voice are unrelated to laryngeal cancer risk.
Question 4 of 5
A client with an ileal conduit reports a bulging stoma. The nurse suspects:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bulging stoma suggests a parastomal hernia, a complication requiring evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
The client with chronic pancreatitis should be monitored closely for the development of which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic pancreatitis damages pancreatic tissue, impairing insulin production and increasing the risk of diabetes mellitus (
D). Cholelithiasis (
A), hepatitis (
B), and irritable bowel syndrome (
C) are less directly related.