NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 51-year-old client received a kidney transplant. Which of the following signs and symptoms indicates possible rejection of the kidney? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Kidney rejection causes hypertension (
B), fluid retention (weight gain,
C), and graft pain (
D). Decreased urine output (not increased) and elevated creatinine (not decreased) are typical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a client's PRN pain medications. There is an order for acetaminophen 1,000 mg PO q4 hours as needed for pain. How should the nurse proceed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen 1,000 mg q4 hours PRN is within safe dosing (max 4,000 mg/day), so it can be administered as ordered.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on airborne precautions. Which of the following would the nurse expect to see in the client's medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measles requires airborne precautions due to its highly contagious nature via respiratory droplets, unlike the other conditions listed.
Question 4 of 5
A client with advanced Alzheimer's disease has been prescribed haloperidol (Haldol). What clinical manifestation suggests that the client is experiencing side effects from this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haloperidol, an antipsychotic, can cause extrapyramidal side effects like tremors, which are common and indicate a neurological side effect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a permanent tracheostomy who is able to eat. Which is the correct action by the nurse in managing this tube?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deflating the cuff during meals allows normal swallowing, reducing aspiration risk, and is maintained for 1 hour post-meal.