NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Heart Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the priority for a client in addisonian crisis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Addisonian crisis is a life-threatening condition requiring urgent intervention to prevent irreversible shock due to adrenal insufficiency.
Question 2 of 5
Twenty-four hours after a bone marrow aspiration, the nurse evaluates which of the following as an appropriate client outcome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A successful outcome 24 hours after bone marrow aspiration is no bleeding at the site, indicating proper healing and no complications. Bed rest is not required, redness/swelling suggests infection, and morphine requests indicate uncontrolled pain, which is not expected.
Question 3 of 5
On the evening of surgery for total knee replacement, a client wants to get out of bed. To safely assist the client the nurse should do which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A knee immobilizer ensures stability and safety during initial transfers post-surgery.
Question 4 of 5
In addition to nausea and severe flank pain, a female client with renal calculi has pain in the groin and bladder. The nurse should assess the client further for six years of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Groin and bladder pain in renal calculi often indicate referred pain from the stone's movement or irritation along the urinary tract.
Question 5 of 5
The family of a client in hospice asks about stopping oral feedings. The nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping oral feedings in hospice can reduce discomfort from fluid overload or aspiration, aligning with comfort-focused care.