NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 62-year-old female comes to the clinic with the complaint that her vision seems cloudy. What other signs and symptoms may the client mention that are suggestive of cataracts? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Cataracts cause cloudy vision, difficulty with night vision, and halos around lights. Diplopia, nausea, or eye pain are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 6-year-old following a tonsillectomy. Which one of the following signs is an early indication of hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drooling of bright red secretions indicates active bleeding, a critical sign of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client following a trabeculoplasty for the treatment of glaucoma. The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eye protection prevents injury and supports healing post-trabeculoplasty.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving gentamicin sulfate (Gentamicin) injections as part of her treatment regimen for a pseudomonas infection. The nurse knows to assess for what potential adverse reaction to this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside, is associated with ototoxicity (hearing loss or balance issues) as a major adverse effect, requiring close monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is infusing total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The primary purpose for closely monitoring the client's intake and output is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring intake and output during TPN helps prevent fluid overload, a risk due to the high volume and osmolarity of the solution.