NCLEX RN Exam Questions - Nurselytic

Questions 79

NCLEX-RN

Home > NCLEX-RN > Physiological Integrity > NCLEX RN Exam Questions
NCLEX-RN Test Bank

NCLEX RN Exam Questions Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

To prepare a 56-year-old male patient with ascites for paracentesis, the nurse should?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale:
To prepare a patient with ascites for paracentesis, the nurse should ask the patient to empty the bladder. This is important to decrease the risk of bladder perforation during the procedure. The patient should be positioned in Fowler's position to facilitate the procedure, not lie flat in bed, which can compromise breathing. Placing the patient on NPO status is unnecessary as sedation is not typically required for paracentesis. Positioning the patient on the right side is not a standard preparatory measure for paracentesis.

Question 2 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 3 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 4 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 5 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Similar Questions

A 55-year-old patient admitted with an abrupt onset of jaundice and nausea has abnormal liver function studies, but serologic testing is negative for viral causes of hepatitis. Which question by the nurse is most appropriate?
The nurse is caring for a 73-year-old man with cirrhosis. Which data obtained by the nurse during the assessment will be of most concern?
A 23-year-old has been admitted with acute liver failure. Which assessment data are most important for the nurse to communicate to the healthcare provider?
While receiving normal saline infusions to treat a GI bleed, the nurse notes that the patient's lower legs have become edematous and auscultates crackles in the lungs. What should the nurse do first?
When admitting a 64-year-old patient with acute pancreatitis, the healthcare provider should specifically inquire about a history of

Access More Questions!

NCLEX RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

NCLEX RN Premium

$150/ 90 days