NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child has been prescribed diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) to help control the itching from atopic dermatitis. The nurse should instruct the parents to report: Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine can cause drowsiness, thickened bronchial secretions, and upset stomach as side effects, which should be reported.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-potassium diet for a client. Which of the following food choices indicates that the client needs further instruction regarding the diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked potatoes are high in potassium, so choosing them indicates a need for further teaching on a low-potassium diet.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of hypothyroidism who is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which of the following symptoms indicates that the dose may be too high?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a sign of hyperthyroidism, indicating a possible overdose of levothyroxine.
Question 4 of 5
A 20-year-old single parent brings her 3-year-old son into the emergency department because he 'fell.' The child has bruises on his face, arms, and legs; his mother says that she did not witness the fall. The nurse suspects child abuse. While examining the child, the mother says, 'Sometimes I guess I'm pretty rough with him. I'm alone, and I just don't know how to manage him.' The nurse should ask the mother if she would find it helpful to have a referral to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A parenting education program would provide the mother with skills to manage her child's behavior appropriately, addressing potential abuse triggers and improving parenting techniques.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a suspected stroke is admitted to the emergency department. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing neurological status is the priority to establish a baseline and detect changes in a suspected stroke, guiding urgent interventions.