NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client asks the nurse why he was asked to complete an advance directive when he entered the hospital. The nurse's best response is which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is a legal requirement in many regions for hospitals to offer patients the opportunity to complete an advance directive upon admission to ensure their wishes are documented.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD with pneumonia can impair gas exchange, leading to CO2 retention and respiratory acidosis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an adverse effect of vancomycin (Vancocin) and needs to be reported promptly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tinnitus is a sign of ototoxicity, a serious adverse effect of vancomycin that requires prompt reporting to prevent permanent hearing damage.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of being in the early symptomatic stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Which of the following signs and symptoms of infection should the nurse detect during this stage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mild diarrhea is a common early symptom of HIV infection, unlike the other options, which appear in later stages.
Question 5 of 5
A client who is recovering from transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) experiences urinary incontinence. He tells the nurse that he has decreased his fluid intake because of the incontinence. What would be the nurse's best response to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging adequate fluid intake (eight glasses) and scheduled voiding (every 2 hours) helps manage incontinence and maintain urinary health post-TURP.