NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 7-year-old girl has been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and has been placed on daily aspirin. Which statement made by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin should not be given on an empty stomach because it is irritating to the mucosa. Bleeding from decreased clotting capacity may be caused by aspirin toxicity. A regular schedule of aspirin administration is important to maintain a satisfactory drug level in the body. Aspirin toxicity may affect cranial nerve VIII, leading to tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of asthma is admitted with an acute exacerbation. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bronchodilators are the first-line treatment for an acute asthma exacerbation to relieve bronchospasm and improve airflow.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a myocardial infarction. The nurse recognizes that the most common complication in the client following a myocardial infarction is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac dysrhythmias are the most common complication post-MI due to ischemic damage to the conduction system. Hypertrophy develops later, and hyperkalemia is less common.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for cervical uterine radiation implant insertion. Which will be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Foley catheter is inserted during cervical radiation implants to keep the bladder empty, reducing radiation exposure. TV/phone use (
A) is allowed, high-fiber diet (
C) is not specific, and excretions (
D) are not radioactive with internal implants.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of allergic rhinitis about self-care. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding allergens reduces symptoms in allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing and nasal congestion.