NCLEX RN Med Surg Questions
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Question 1 of 5.
A nurse is making follow-up phone calls to clients being treated for cancer. Place the options below in the order of priority that the nurse should return the calls.
- A. The client receiving chemotherapy who complains of a loss of appetite.
- B. The client who underwent a mastectomy 2 weeks ago who called for information on the Reach for Recovery program.
- C. The client receiving spinal radiation for bone cancer metastases who complains of urinary incontinence.
- D. The client with colon cancer who has questions about a high-fiber diet.
- C. The client receiving spinal radiation for bone cancer metastases who complains of urinary incontinence.
- A. The client receiving chemotherapy who complains of a loss of appetite.
- B. The client who underwent a mastectomy 2 weeks ago who called for information on the Reach for Recovery program.
- D. The client with colon cancer who has questions about a high-fiber diet.
Correct arrangement
Explanation: Urinary incontinence (C) may indicate a serious complication like spinal cord compression, requiring immediate attention. Loss of appetite (A) during chemotherapy can lead to malnutrition, followed by the mastectomy client's support needs (B), and then dietary questions (D).
Question 2 of 5.
A 65-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with a fractured hip. The client has chest pain and shortness of breath. The health care provider orders nitroglycerin tablets. Which should the nurse instruct the client to do?
A. Put the tablet under the tongue until it is dissolved.
B. Swallow the tablet with 120 mL of water.
C. Chew the tablet until it is dissolved.
D. Place the tablet between his cheek and gums.
Explanation: Sublingual nitroglycerin is administered under the tongue for rapid absorption to relieve chest pain. Other methods (swallowing, chewing, or buccal placement) are incorrect for this medication.
Question 3 of 5.
After a myocardial infarction, the hospitalized client is taught to move the legs while resting in bed. This type of exercise is recommended primarily to help:
A. Prepare the client for ambulation.
B. Promote urinary and intestinal elimination.
C. Prevent thrombophlebitis and blood clot formation.
D. Decrease the likelihood of pressure ulcer formation.
Explanation: Leg exercises prevent venous stasis, reducing the risk of thrombophlebitis and deep vein thrombosis, common complications post-MI due to immobility.
Question 4 of 5.
The client who experiences angina has been told to follow a low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following meals should the nurse tell the client would be best on her low-cholesterol diet?
A. Hamburger, salad, and milkshake.
B. Baked liver, green beans, and coffee.
C. Spaghetti with tomato sauce, salad, and coffee.
D. Fried chicken, green beans, and skim milk.
Explanation: Spaghetti with tomato sauce, salad, and coffee is low in cholesterol, unlike hamburger, liver, or fried chicken, which contain higher cholesterol or saturated fats.
Question 5 of 5.
Which of the following foods should the nurse teach a client with heart failure to limit when following a 2-g sodium diet?
A. Apples.
B. Tomato juice.
C. Whole wheat bread.
D. Beef tenderloin.
Explanation: Tomato juice is high in sodium, which should be limited on a 2-g sodium diet to prevent fluid retention in heart failure.