NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Practice Questions
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Question 1 of 5.
A client returned to the recovery room after a dilatation and curettage has the postoperative medication orders shown in the chart. What should the nurse do next?
A. Ask the client to rate the intensity of her painon a scale of 1 to 10 and administer the analgesia according to the intensity of the pain.
B. Administer the Demerol fi rst because the client had surgery today.
C. Administer the Tylenol #3 fi rst, and if it does not relieve the pain in 2 hours, administer the Demerol.
D. Administer the Motrin fi rst and if it does not relieve the pain, administer the Demerol.
Explanation: The nurse must fi rst assess the intensity of the client's pain before selecting the correct analgesia. A high score would necessitate administering the meperidine (Demerol). If the intensity rating is low, an oral analgesic would be appropriate. If acetaminophen (Tylenol #3) is given without assessing the intensity of the client's pain, the nurse must then wait 4 hours before administering another analgesic
Question 2 of 5.
A client with chest pain is prescribed intravenous nitroglycerin (Tridil). Which assessment is of greatest concern for the nurse initiating the nitroglycerin drip?
A. Serum potassium is 3.5 mEq/L.
B. Blood pressure is 88/46.
C. ST elevation is present on the electrocardiogram.
D. Heart rate is 61.
Explanation: Nitroglycerin causes vasodilation, which can lower blood pressure. A blood pressure of 88/46 indicates hypotension, a significant concern as it may compromise perfusion, making it the priority assessment.
Question 3 of 5.
The nurse is assessing a client who has had a myocardial infarction. The nurse notes the cardiac rhythm shown on the electrocardiogram strip below. The nurse identifies this rhythm as which of the following?
A. Atrial fibrillation.
B. Ventricular tachycardia.
C. Premature ventricular contractions.
D. Sinus tachycardia.
Explanation: Sinus tachycardia is a fast but regular rhythm originating from the sinoatrial node, typically occurring in response to factors like pain, fever, anxiety, or myocardial infarction.
Question 4 of 5.
A 68-year-old female client on day 2 after hip surgery has no cardiac history but reports having chest heaviness. The first nursing action should be to:
A. Inquire about the onset, duration, severity, and precipitating factors of the heaviness.
B. Administer oxygen via nasal cannula.
C. Offer pain medication for the chest heaviness.
D. Inform the physician of the chest heaviness.
Explanation: Assessing the characteristics of chest heaviness clarifies whether it is cardiac (e.g., angina) or non-cardiac, guiding further actions like oxygen or physician notification.
Question 5 of 5.
A client has a history of heart failure and has been taking several medications, including furosemide (Lasix), digoxin (Lanoxin) and potassium chloride. The client has nausea, blurred vision, headache, and weakness. The nurse notes that the client is confused. The telemetry strip shows first-degree atrioventricular block. The nurse should assess the client for signs of which condition?
A. Hyperkalemia.
B. Digoxin toxicity.
C. Fluid deficit.
D. Pulmonary edema.
Explanation: Nausea, blurred vision, confusion, and AV block are classic signs of digoxin toxicity, especially in a client taking digoxin, requiring immediate assessment.
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