NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Med Surg Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following areas is a priority to evaluate when completing discharge planning for a client who has had a lobectomy for treatment of lung cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Home support is critical post-lobectomy to assist with recovery, medication adherence, and monitoring complications. Distance from the hospital, blood pressure monitoring, and knowledge of cancer causes are less immediate priorities.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has a history of Crohn's disease is admitted to the hospital with fever, diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, and weight loss. The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crohn's disease with diarrhea can lead to hypokalemia due to potassium loss in stool. Hyperalbuminemia and hypercalcemia are not typical, and thrombocytopenia is less directly related to these symptoms. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
Question 3 of 5
To ensure safety for a hospitalized blind client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orienting the client to the room environment promotes safety by helping the blind client navigate the space independently and reduce the risk of falls.
Question 4 of 5
Assessment of a client taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain management should include specific questions regarding which of the following systems?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs commonly cause gastrointestinal side effects, such as bleeding or ulcers, so specific assessment of the GI system is critical.
Question 5 of 5
The family cannot go with the surgical client past the doors that separate the public from the restricted area of the operating room suite. These traffic control measures are designed to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restricting access to the operating room maintains an aseptic environment, reducing the risk of surgical site infections by limiting contamination.