NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Heart Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following techniques for administering the Mantoux test is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Mantoux test requires intradermal injection, with the needle held almost parallel to the skin to form a wheal. Pinching, aspirating, or massaging disrupts the test's accuracy.
Question 2 of 5
A client with renal calculi is prescribed tamsulosin. The nurse explains it:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tamsulosin relaxes ureter muscles, aiding stone passage.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to hang a new TPN bag. Which step is essential to prevent infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying the TPN solution with another nurse ensures accuracy and prevents errors that could lead to infection or other complications. Clean gloves are insufficient (sterile technique is needed), tubing change frequency varies, and TPN is typically given via a central line. CN: Safety and infection control; CL: Synthesize
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions would promote effective airway clearance in a client with acute respiratory distress?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suctioning clears secretions when coughing is ineffective in ARDS, maintaining airway patency. Oxygen delivery, turning, and sedatives are supportive but less direct for airway clearance.
Question 5 of 5
A client with an ileal conduit asks how to reduce pouch odor. The nurse suggests:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Odor-producing foods like broccoli should be avoided to minimize pouch odor.