NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When caring for the client who is receiving an aminoglycoside antibiotic, the nurse should monitor which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aminoglycosides are nephrotoxic; monitoring serum creatinine assesses kidney function. Sodium, potassium, and calcium are not primarily affected by aminoglycosides.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should monitor the surgical client closely for which clinical manifestation with the administration of naloxone (Narcan)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone can cause dizziness due to rapid reversal of opioid effects, leading to autonomic changes. This is a common side effect to monitor in surgical clients.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with vasospastic disorder (Raynaud's phenomenon) on the tip of the nose and fingertips. The physician has prescribed reserpine (Serpasil) to determine if the client will obtain relief. The client's history reveals that he lives in Vermont and works outside in the logging industry. He smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. Which of the following components are an important part of the discharge plan for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Rationales:
A) Stopping smoking reduces vasoconstriction triggered by nicotine, critical in Raynaud's.
B) Face covering and gloves protect against cold, a trigger for vasospasm.
D) Working in a warm environment minimizes cold exposure. E) Reserpine may cause orthostatic hypotension, requiring monitoring.
C) Cool water worsens vasospasm; warm water is recommended.
Question 4 of 5
The client asks the nurse, 'Why can't the doctor tell me exactly how much of my leg they're going to take off? Don't you think I should know that?' The nurse responds, knowing that the final decision on the level of the amputation will depend primarily on:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The level of amputation depends primarily on the adequacy of blood supply to the tissues, as determined intraoperatively. Sufficient perfusion is necessary for healing and preventing further necrosis. Removing excess tissue, prosthesis fitting, or walking ability are secondary considerations.
Question 5 of 5
A 42-year-old husband and father of a 7-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy is concerned about what he should tell his children regarding his wife's impending death from aggressive breast cancer. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Educating the husband on communication strategies helps him prepare his children for their mother's death, fostering understanding and emotional support.