NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the nurse's best response to a client with MS experiencing fatigue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scheduling rest periods helps manage fatigue while supporting activity in multiple sclerosis.
Question 2 of 5
When preparing a client for discharge from the hospital after a total knee replacement, the nurse should include which of the following information in the discharge plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reporting infection signs is critical to prevent complications. Elevating the leg when sitting and keeping stockings on reduce swelling and thrombosis risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a surgical client's blood pressure 8 hours after surgery. The client's blood pressure before surgery was 120/80 mm Hg and on admission to the postsurgical nursing unit, it was 110/80 mm Hg. The client's blood pressure is now 90/70 mm Hg. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A drop to 90/70 mm Hg suggests hypovolemia, likely from bleeding. Checking the dressing for bleeding is the first step to identify the cause before further interventions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for a bone scan to evaluate bone health. Which instruction is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking water post-scan helps flush the radioactive tracer used in a bone scan.
Question 5 of 5
The client with Addison's disease should anticipate the need for increased glucocorticoid supplementation in which of the following situations:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral surgery is a stressful event requiring increased glucocorticoid supplementation to prevent adrenal crisis.