NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following complications is associated with mechanical ventilation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mechanical ventilation increases the risk of pulmonary emboli due to immobility and hypercoagulability. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, immunosuppression, and increased cardiac output are less directly related.
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
A 90-year-old male complains of feeling cold in his room even though the thermostat is set at 75°F (24°C). The client probably feels cold because older adults have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Older adults have reduced thermoregulation due to decreased subcutaneous fat, vascular changes, and slower metabolic rate, making them feel colder.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse finds an unlicensed assistive personnel massaging the reddened bony prominences of a client on bed rest. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Massaging reddened bony prominences is contraindicated, as it can damage fragile tissue and reduce blood flow, worsening the risk of pressure ulcers.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse monitors the client with pancreatitis for early signs of shock. Which of the following conditions is primarily responsible for making it difficult to manage shock in pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluid sequestration into the retroperitoneal space (
B) causes significant hypovolemia in pancreatitis, complicating shock management. Intestinal hemorrhage (
A), infection (
C), and cardiac output (
D) are secondary or less common contributors.