NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which stone type is associated with acidic urine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uric acid stones form in acidic urine, requiring alkalinization.
Question 2 of 5
A client in the postanesthesia care unit with a left below-the-knee amputation has pain in her left big toe. Which of the following should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phantom limb pain is real and distressing; acknowledging it validates the client's experience.
Question 3 of 5
A client in a hospice program has increasing pain. The nurse and client collaborate to schedule analgesics to provide which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Around-the-clock administration of analgesics ensures continuous pain relief, which is critical for hospice patients with persistent pain, preventing pain escalation.
Question 4 of 5
Postoperative nursing management of the client following a radical neck dissection for laryngeal cancer requires:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent suctioning of the laryngectomy tube prevents mucus buildup and maintains airway patency. Complete bed rest is unnecessary; early mobility is encouraged. Vital signs should be monitored more frequently than once per shift. The third option is unclear but likely incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
College freshman are participating in a study abroad program. When teaching them about hepatitis B, the nurse should instruct the students on:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and body fluids, so safe sexual practices (
D) are critical for prevention. Water sanitation (
A) is relevant for hepatitis A, single rooms (
B) are unnecessary, and while vaccination (
C) is important, the question focuses on behavioral instruction.