NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 52-year-old female had a hysterectomy 3 days ago and is recovering on the post-op floor. She is scheduled for an oral pain medication every 4 hours. She received her scheduled dose 1 hour ago but pushes the call light and complains of unrelenting and severe pain. The nurse should first
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe, unrelenting pain post-hysterectomy suggests a complication (e.g., bleeding, infection). Notifying the physician for evaluation is the priority.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has been teaching the role of diet in regulating blood pressure to a client with hypertension. Which meal selection indicates the client understands his new diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oatmeal, apple juice, and dry toast are low in sodium and saturated fat, aligning with a DASH diet for hypertension management.
Question 3 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is started on Zyprexa (olanzapine). Three weeks later, the client develops severe muscle rigidity and elevated temperature. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe muscle rigidity and fever suggest neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a medical emergency requiring immediate transfer to a medical unit for treatment.
Question 4 of 5
After the physician performs an amniotomy, the nurse's first action should be to assess the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-amniotomy, assessing fetal heart tones is critical to detect potential cord prolapse or distress.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-month-old client is admitted with possible intussuception. Which question during the nursing history is least helpful in obtaining information regarding this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The usual diet is less directly related to diagnosing intussusception compared to symptoms like pain, vomiting, or abdominal changes.