NCLEX-RN
Adult Health Med Surg NCLEX Test Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following signs and symptoms would probably indicate that the client with Addison's disease is receiving too much glucocorticoid replacement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rapid weight gain indicates fluid retention, a sign of excessive glucocorticoid replacement.
Question 2 of 5
Which fluid is best for a client with renal calculi?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Water increases urine volume, reducing stone formation risk.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would be an expected outcome for a client with peptic ulcer disease? The client will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eliminating alcohol is critical for clients with peptic ulcer disease, as it irritates the gastric mucosa and can exacerbate symptoms. The other options are less directly related to the management of peptic ulcer disease.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse advises the client who has had a femoral head prosthesis placement on the type of chair to sit in during the first 6 to 8 weeks after surgery. Which would be the correct type to recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high-backed chair with armrests supports proper posture and safe transfers.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being treated for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left femoral artery. The physician has ordered 60 mg of enoxaparin (Lovenox) subcutaneously. Before administering the drug, the nurse checks the client's laboratory results, noted below. Based on these results, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Without specific lab results provided, the context implies abnormal values (e.g., low platelets or high INR) that increase bleeding risk with enoxaparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin. The nurse should inform the physician to evaluate the results before proceeding. Administering or withholding without consultation is unsafe, and assessing for bleeding is not the immediate action.