NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Heart Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which finding indicates effective hemodialysis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased BUN indicates effective removal of waste products.
Question 2 of 5
A client says, 'I hate the idea of being an invalid after they cut off my leg.' Which of the following would be the nurse's most therapeutic response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging the client to express feelings fosters coping and addresses emotional concerns.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is completing a health assessment of a 42-year-old female with suspected Graves' disease. The nurse should assess this client for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Graves' disease, the most common type of thyrotoxicosis, is a state of hypermetabolism. The increased metabolic rate generates heat and produces tachycardia and fine muscle tremors. Anorexia is associated with hypothyroidism. Loss of weight, despite a good appetite and adequate caloric intake, is a common feature of hyperthyroidism. Cold skin is associated with hypothyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following drugs while taking metoclopramide hydrochloride (Reglan)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol can enhance the sedative effects of metoclopramide and worsen gastrointestinal symptoms, so it should be avoided.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for the client with viral hepatitis. The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate bed rest (
A) reduces metabolic demands and supports recovery in viral hepatitis. Increased fluids (
B) are supportive but secondary. High-protein diets (
C) or avoiding carbohydrates (
D) are not indicated for hepatitis management.