NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Med Surg Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A 62-year-old Chinese man is admitted with multiple injuries from a motor vehicle accident. He complains of severe pain and requests frequent medication. One of the assistive nursing personnel expresses surprise, saying, "I thought Asian people were very stoic about pain." Which is the nurse's best response about pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain expression and perception vary individually due to cultural, personal, and situational factors, countering the stereotype. Pain tolerance and perception are not uniform or solely genetic.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with cirrhosis. Which of the following statements best indicates that the client has understood the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding constipation (
C) prevents ammonia buildup and bleeding risks. High-protein diets (
A) may worsen encephalopathy, acetaminophen (
B) is hepatotoxic, and cirrhosis is irreversible (
D).
Question 4 of 5
When performing the Heimlich maneuver on a conscious adult victim, the rescuer delivers inward and upward thrusts specifically:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver involves thrusts below the xiphoid process and above the umbilicus to safely dislodge a foreign body without injuring internal organs.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following interventions would be the most appropriate for preventing the development of a paralytic ileus in a client who has undergone renal surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ambulation stimulates bowel motility, reducing the risk of paralytic ileus post-renal surgery by promoting gastrointestinal function.