NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which medication is prescribed to prevent uric acid stones?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces uric acid levels, preventing stone formation.
Question 2 of 5
Following abdominal surgery, a client refuses to deep breathe and cough every 2 hours as ordered. The nurse should do which of the following first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the client's reasons for refusal identifies barriers (e.g., pain, fear), allowing tailored interventions to encourage compliance with deep-breathing exercises.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is recovering from chest trauma is to be discharged home with a chest tube drainage system intact. The nurse should instruct the client to call the physician for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber indicates an air leak, requiring physician notification. A respiratory rate >16 is normal. Fluid in the tube and fluctuation are expected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a 62-year-old female who has had a left modified radical mastectomy with axillary node dissection about lymphedema. The nurse should tell the client that lymphedema occurs:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lymphedema can occur at any time after mastectomy with lymph node dissection due to disrupted lymphatic drainage, or it may never occur.
Question 5 of 5
Which teaching point is essential for a client with a seizure disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking medications as prescribed is essential to control seizures and prevent recurrence.