NRSG 5117NCLEX practice questions Interventions Nursing PrepU 2022
Question 1: When performing an abdominal assessment, the nurse uses a
(see full question) different order of techniques than with other systems. Which of the
following represents this order
You selected: Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
Correct
Explanation: In an abdominal assessment, start with inspection, then
auscultation, percussion, and palpation. This is the preferred
approach because palpation and percussion before auscultation
may alter the sounds heard. (less)
Reference: Taylor, C., et al. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2015, Chapter
25: Health Assessment, p. 658.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 658
Question 2: The nurse in post-anesthesia recovery (PAR) is caring for a 27-
(see full question) year-old client following an appendectomy. Twenty minutes after
receiving 4 mg of intravenous (IV) morphine for abdominal pain, the
client continues to report abdominal discomfort and requests more
morphine. Which action by the nurse is best?
You selected: Observe the abdomen for distention and rigidity.
Correct
Explanation: Continued abdominal pain after administration of IV morphine is an
unexpected occurrence and requires further assessment by the
nurse to rule out peritonitis or internal bleeding by observing the
abdomen for distention and rigidity. Administration of more
morphine could mask the cause of the abdominal pain and delay
diagnosis of a possible postoperative complication. Applying heat to
the abdomen would increase blood flow to the area and potentially
increase pain or internal bleeding. Positioning the client in a knees-
flexed position may relieve the discomfort, but an assessment is
needed before any intervention is implemented. (less)
,NRSG 5117NCLEX practice questions Interventions Nursing PrepU 2022
Reference: Taylor, C. R. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapter
25: Health Assessment, p. 658.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 658
Question 3: The nurse will obtain the greatest amount of information about the
(see full question) thyroid gland by using which technique of assessment?
You selected: Palpation
Correct
Explanation: The thyroid gland is assessed by palpation, although it is not
normally palpable in some patients.
Reference: Taylor, C., et al. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2015, Chapter
25: Health Assessment, pp. 647-648.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 647
Question 4: The nurse is asking admission interview questions and the client
(see full question) has explained the reason for seeking care. Which of the following is
the most appropriate way to document the response?
You selected: Client describes shortness of breath and increased sputum
production.
Incorrect
Correct response: Client states, "I feel winded all of the time and yesterday I started
spitting up a lot of phlegm."
,NRSG 5117NCLEX practice questions Interventions Nursing PrepU 2022
Explanation: The client's reason for seeking care should always be stated in the
client's own words.
Reference: Taylor, C., et al. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2015, Chapter
25: Health Assessment, p. 628.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 628
Question 5: The nurse in the emergency department observes a client
(see full question) experiencing a generalized tonic–clonic seizure. What is the priority
intervention for the nurse to take?
You selected: Assess and maintain the client's airway.
Correct
Explanation: Risk for aspiration is a concern during a seizure because the client
will have copious oral secretions that will need to be suctioned and
allowed to drain out of the mouth. The nurse should assess the
client's airway and maintain it by placing the client in a side-lying
position, which will allow the oral secretions to drain from his mouth
and not accumulate in his throat and compromise the airway. It is
contraindicated to place anything in the mouth of a person who is
actively convulsing. Reorienting the client and documenting the
seizure are important actions after the postictal phase, but client
safety is the priority intervention during a seizure. (less)
Reference: Taylor, C. R. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapter
25: Health Assessment, p. 625.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 625
Question 6: The nurse is caring for a client who just informed her that he
(see full question) noticed some blood in the toilet after a bowel movement. The nurse
, NRSG 5117NCLEX practice questions Interventions Nursing PrepU 2022
assesses the client's anal area and notes a deep linear separation
in the skin that extends into the dermis. The nurse recognizes tha t
this skin lesion is characteristic of which of the following?
You selected: Erosion
Incorrect
Correct response: Fissure
Explanation: A fissure is characterized as a deep linear separation in the skin
that extends into the dermis. Erosion is a loss of superficial
epidermis; it is moist and may bleed. An ulcer appears as a loss o f
epidermis and dermis and may bleed. Crusts are dried residue
(serum, pus, or blood) on the skin. (less)
Reference: Taylor, C. R. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapt er
25: Health Assessment, p. 641, Table 25-4.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 641
Reference: Taylor, C. R. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapt er
25: Health Assessment, p. 654, Box 25-5.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 654
Question 7: The nurse is auscultating an apical pulse on a 39-year-old
(see full question) client admitted with pneumonia. In counting the apical pulse,
the nurse recognizes which characteristic about heart sounds?
You selected: Each lub-dub is one beat.
Correct
Explanation: Each lub (the first heart sound) represents the closure of the
Question 1: When performing an abdominal assessment, the nurse uses a
(see full question) different order of techniques than with other systems. Which of the
following represents this order
You selected: Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
Correct
Explanation: In an abdominal assessment, start with inspection, then
auscultation, percussion, and palpation. This is the preferred
approach because palpation and percussion before auscultation
may alter the sounds heard. (less)
Reference: Taylor, C., et al. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2015, Chapter
25: Health Assessment, p. 658.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 658
Question 2: The nurse in post-anesthesia recovery (PAR) is caring for a 27-
(see full question) year-old client following an appendectomy. Twenty minutes after
receiving 4 mg of intravenous (IV) morphine for abdominal pain, the
client continues to report abdominal discomfort and requests more
morphine. Which action by the nurse is best?
You selected: Observe the abdomen for distention and rigidity.
Correct
Explanation: Continued abdominal pain after administration of IV morphine is an
unexpected occurrence and requires further assessment by the
nurse to rule out peritonitis or internal bleeding by observing the
abdomen for distention and rigidity. Administration of more
morphine could mask the cause of the abdominal pain and delay
diagnosis of a possible postoperative complication. Applying heat to
the abdomen would increase blood flow to the area and potentially
increase pain or internal bleeding. Positioning the client in a knees-
flexed position may relieve the discomfort, but an assessment is
needed before any intervention is implemented. (less)
,NRSG 5117NCLEX practice questions Interventions Nursing PrepU 2022
Reference: Taylor, C. R. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapter
25: Health Assessment, p. 658.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 658
Question 3: The nurse will obtain the greatest amount of information about the
(see full question) thyroid gland by using which technique of assessment?
You selected: Palpation
Correct
Explanation: The thyroid gland is assessed by palpation, although it is not
normally palpable in some patients.
Reference: Taylor, C., et al. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2015, Chapter
25: Health Assessment, pp. 647-648.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 647
Question 4: The nurse is asking admission interview questions and the client
(see full question) has explained the reason for seeking care. Which of the following is
the most appropriate way to document the response?
You selected: Client describes shortness of breath and increased sputum
production.
Incorrect
Correct response: Client states, "I feel winded all of the time and yesterday I started
spitting up a lot of phlegm."
,NRSG 5117NCLEX practice questions Interventions Nursing PrepU 2022
Explanation: The client's reason for seeking care should always be stated in the
client's own words.
Reference: Taylor, C., et al. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2015, Chapter
25: Health Assessment, p. 628.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 628
Question 5: The nurse in the emergency department observes a client
(see full question) experiencing a generalized tonic–clonic seizure. What is the priority
intervention for the nurse to take?
You selected: Assess and maintain the client's airway.
Correct
Explanation: Risk for aspiration is a concern during a seizure because the client
will have copious oral secretions that will need to be suctioned and
allowed to drain out of the mouth. The nurse should assess the
client's airway and maintain it by placing the client in a side-lying
position, which will allow the oral secretions to drain from his mouth
and not accumulate in his throat and compromise the airway. It is
contraindicated to place anything in the mouth of a person who is
actively convulsing. Reorienting the client and documenting the
seizure are important actions after the postictal phase, but client
safety is the priority intervention during a seizure. (less)
Reference: Taylor, C. R. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapter
25: Health Assessment, p. 625.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 625
Question 6: The nurse is caring for a client who just informed her that he
(see full question) noticed some blood in the toilet after a bowel movement. The nurse
, NRSG 5117NCLEX practice questions Interventions Nursing PrepU 2022
assesses the client's anal area and notes a deep linear separation
in the skin that extends into the dermis. The nurse recognizes tha t
this skin lesion is characteristic of which of the following?
You selected: Erosion
Incorrect
Correct response: Fissure
Explanation: A fissure is characterized as a deep linear separation in the skin
that extends into the dermis. Erosion is a loss of superficial
epidermis; it is moist and may bleed. An ulcer appears as a loss o f
epidermis and dermis and may bleed. Crusts are dried residue
(serum, pus, or blood) on the skin. (less)
Reference: Taylor, C. R. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapt er
25: Health Assessment, p. 641, Table 25-4.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 641
Reference: Taylor, C. R. Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, Chapt er
25: Health Assessment, p. 654, Box 25-5.
Chapter 25: Health Assessment - Page 654
Question 7: The nurse is auscultating an apical pulse on a 39-year-old
(see full question) client admitted with pneumonia. In counting the apical pulse,
the nurse recognizes which characteristic about heart sounds?
You selected: Each lub-dub is one beat.
Correct
Explanation: Each lub (the first heart sound) represents the closure of the
