NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The son of a 78-year-old client with metastatic prostate cancer is asking the nurse about the purpose of hospice care. Which of the following statements by the nurse best describes hospice care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hospice care focuses on the client and family, providing holistic support to enhance quality of life and comfort during the end-of-life phase.
Question 2 of 5
After surgery for bilateral adrenalectomy, the client is kept on bed rest for several days to stabilize the body's need for steroids postoperatively. Which of the following exercises will be most effective for preparing a client for ambulation after a period of bed rest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Knee flexion and extension strengthen leg muscles, preparing the client for ambulation after bed rest.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following positions would be appropriate for a client with severe ascites?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler's position (
A) elevates the head, reducing diaphragm pressure from ascites and aiding breathing. Side-lying (
B), Reverse Trendelenburg (
C), and Sims (
D) are less effective.
Question 4 of 5
A client with angina has been taking nifedipine. The nurse should teach the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, can cause gingival hyperplasia. Daily gum inspection helps detect this side effect early.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following adverse effects would the nurse expect the client to exhibit in the event of too rapid an infusion of TPN solution?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Too rapid an infusion of TPN can cause circulatory overload due to the high volume and osmolarity of the solution. Negative nitrogen balance, hypoglycemia, or hypokalemia are not directly caused by rapid infusion. CN: Pharmacological and parenteral therapies; CL: Analyze