NCLEX-RN
Med Surg RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should teach the client that signs of digoxin toxicity include which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Visual disturbances, like seeing yellow spots (xanthopsia), are a hallmark of digoxin toxicity, requiring prompt reporting.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a client with a spinal cord injury. The extent of the client’s injury is shown below. Which of the following findings is expected when assessing this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This client has a spinal cord injury of the sacral region of the spinal cord and will have bladder and bowel dysfunction, as well as loss of sensation and muscle control below the injury. The other options are true of a client who has quadriplegia.
Question 3 of 5
Which dietary modification is appropriate for a client with calcium oxalate stones?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinach is high in oxalates, which contribute to calcium oxalate stone formation.
Question 4 of 5
A client with ulcerative colitis expresses serious concerns about her career as an attorney because of the effects of stress on ulcerative colitis. Which of the following stress interventions will be most helpful to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reviewing and developing coping mechanisms helps the client manage stress nbr without assuming drastic changes like altering her career or relying on others to adjust her workload. Preparing family for part-time work is premature and not directly stress-focused. CN: Psychosocial adaptation; CL: Synthesize
Question 5 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease asks the nurse to explain to his nephew "what the doctor said the pallidotomy would do." The nurse's best response includes stating that the main goal for the client after pallidotomy is improved:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pallidotomy aims to improve functional ability by reducing symptoms like tremors and rigidity. Emotional stress, alertness, and appetite are not primary targets of this procedure.