NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with Parkinson disease and has been prescribed levodopa. Which of the following are contraindications to levodopa? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Levodopa is contraindicated in narrow-angle glaucoma (
A) due to pupil dilation and melanoma (
D) due to potential tumor activation. Macular degeneration (
B), pregnancy (
C), and cataracts (E) are not contraindications.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has diagnosed a client with cirrhosis characterized by asterixis. If the nurse assesses the client with asterixis, he can expect to find:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asterixis is characterized by irregular, flapping movements of the wrist due to hepatic encephalopathy, often seen in cirrhosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discharging a client with a prescription of eyedrops. Which observation by the nurse would indicate a need for further client teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering a second eyedrop immediately washes out the first. A 5-minute wait is needed, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 4 of 5
A client who served three tours of duty in Afghanistan has been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following signs and symptoms does the nurse expect the client to exhibit? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: PTSD symptoms include recurring flashbacks (
A), detachment (
B), anger (
C), and nightmares (E). Hyperacute memory (
D) is not typical, and excessive sleeping (F) is less common than insomnia in PTSD.
Question 5 of 5
The chart of a client hospitalized for a total hip repair reveals that the client is colonized with MRSA. The nurse understands that the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MRSA colonization means the bacteria are present without causing active infection, so the client is asymptomatic but requires contact precautions.