NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which finding indicates a properly functioning ileal conduit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mucus in the urine is normal due to the intestinal segment used in the conduit.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would be an expected finding in a client with adrenal crisis (addisonian crisis)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain, particularly abdominal, is a common symptom in addisonian crisis due to electrolyte imbalances and hypotension.
Question 4 of 5
A 79-year-old female client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia. While obtaining the client's health history, the nurse learns that the client has osteoarthritis, follows a vegetarian diet, and is very concerned with cleanliness. Which of the following would most like to a predisposing factor for the diagnosis of pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Advanced age weakens the immune system and respiratory muscles, increasing pneumonia risk. Osteoarthritis, a vegetarian diet, and daily bathing do not directly predispose to pneumonia.
Question 5 of 5
The client is scheduled to have a kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) radiograph. To prepare the client for this procedure, the nurse should explain to the client that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A KUB radiograph requires no special preparation, as it is a non-invasive imaging test to locate renal calculi.