NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Questions for Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the purpose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate in acute renal failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate removes potassium from the body, treating hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
After surgery for head and neck cancer, a client has a permanent tracheostomy. The nurse should teach the client and family about the importance of:
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Tracheostomy site care (
A), monitoring for skin breakdown (
C), and using humidifiers (
D) are critical to prevent infection, maintain skin integrity, and keep secretions manageable.
Question 3 of 5
A female client diagnosed with lung cancer is to have a left lower lobectomy. Which of the following increase the client's risk of developing postoperative pulmonary complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low body weight (5'7€, 110 lb) indicates malnutrition, increasing the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications due to weakened respiratory muscles. Emotional suppression, good exercise tolerance, and age 58 are less directly related.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old male with lung cancer who is receiving chemotherapy. The client states he is not eating well but otherwise feels healthy. Which meal suggestion would be best for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Broiled chicken, green beans, and cottage cheese provide high protein and nutrients with low fat, which is ideal for a client with poor appetite during chemotherapy to support nutrition without being heavy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is developing standards of care for a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease and wants to review current evidence for practice. Which one of the following resources will provide the most helpful information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Cochrane Library provides high-quality, evidence-based systematic reviews, making it the most reliable resource for developing standards of care.