NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client has been prescribed transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) by the primary health care provider for the relief of chronic pain. Which statement by the client would indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching regarding this pain relief measure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is not necessary for the client to remain in the hospital for this treatment. The TENS unit is a portable unit, and the client controls the system for relieving pain and reducing the need for analgesics. It is attached to the skin of the body by electrodes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client who is taking cyclosporine after renal transplant about medication information. The nurse should tell the client to be especially alert for which problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant medication used to prevent transplant rejection. The client should be especially alert for signs and symptoms of infection while taking this medication and report them to the primary health care provider if experienced. The client is also taught about other side/adverse effects of the medication, including hypertension, increased facial hair, tremors, gingival hyperplasia, and gastrointestinal complaints. Some weight loss may occur, but this is not as significant as the onset of an infection.
Question 3 of 5
When a child is able to grasp the idea that a ball continues to exist even though his parent placed the ball under a hat, the child is in which of the following stages in the development of logical thinking, according to Piaget?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Object permanence, understanding that objects exist when out of sight, develops during the sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years) per Piaget's theory.
Question 4 of 5
The physician is calling in an order for ampicillin for a neonate. The nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Writing the order, repeating it back, and confirming with the physician ensure accuracy and safety for a telephone order.
Question 5 of 5
Select the complication of a blood transfusion that is accurately paired with its preventive measure.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemolysis is prevented by ensuring ABO compatibility and proper typing and cross-matching to avoid immune reactions.