NLE Review Questions in MSN with Rationale
Nursing Board Exam Review Questions in MSN Part 7/10
1. During the initial postoperative period of the client’s stoma. The nurse evaluates which of the following observations should be reported immediately to the physician?
a. Stoma is dark red to purple
b. Stoma is oozes a small amount of blood
c. Stoma is lightly edematous
d. Stoma does not expel stool
2. Kate which has diagnosed with ulcerative colitis is following physician’s order for bed rest with bathroom privileges. What is the rationale for this activity restriction?
a. Prevent injury
b. Promote rest and comfort
c. Reduce intestinal peristalsis
d. Conserve energy
3. Nurse KC should regularly assess the client’s ability to metabolize the total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution adequately by monitoring the client for which of the following signs:
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Hypertension
d. Elevate blood urea nitrogen concentration
4. A female client has an acute pancreatitis. Which of the following signs and symptoms the nurse would expect to see?
a. Constipation
b. Hypertension
c. Ascites
d. Jaundice
5. A client is suspected to develop tetany after a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which of the following symptoms might indicate tetany?
a. Tingling in the fingers
b. Pain in hands and feet
c. Tension on the suture lines
d. Bleeding on the back of the dressing
6. A 58 year old woman has newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nurse is aware that the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
a. Diarrhea
b. Vomiting
c. Tachycardia
d. Weight gain
7. A client has undergone for an ileal conduit, the nurse in charge should closely monitor the client for occurrence of which of the following complications related to pelvic surgery?
a. Ascites
b. Thrombophlebitis
c. Inguinal hernia
d. Peritonitis
8. Dr. Marquez is about to defibrillate a client in ventricular fibrillation and says in a loud voice “clear”. What should be the action of the nurse?
a. Places conductive gel pads for defibrillation on the client’s chest
b. Turn off the mechanical ventilator
c. Shuts off the client’s IV infusion
d. Steps away from the bed and make sure all others have done the same
9. A client has been diagnosed with glomerulonephritis complains of thirst. The nurse should offer:
a. Juice
b. Ginger ale
c. Milk shake
d. Hard candy
10. A client with acute renal failure is aware that the most serious complication of this condition is:
a. Constipation
b. Anemia
c. Infection
d. Platelet dysfunction
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