NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been taking benzonatate as prescribed. The nurse should tell the client this medication performs which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benzonatate is a locally acting antitussive. Its effectiveness is measured by the degree to which it decreases the intensity and frequency of cough, without eliminating the cough reflex. The remaining options are not intended effects of this medication.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a prescription to begin short-term therapy with enoxaparin. The nurse explains to the client that this medication is being prescribed for which action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant that is administered to prevent deep vein thrombosis and thromboembolism in selected clients at risk. It is not used to treat urinary calculi, migraine headaches, or multiple sclerosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse teaches the mother of a toddler who has had cleft palate repair that her child is at risk for developing which of the following in the future?
Correct Answer: A, B
Rationale: Cleft palate repair increases the risk of hearing problems (due to Eustachian tube dysfunction) and speech defects.
Question 4 of 5
A loading dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) is given to a client newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The nurse begins instruction in the medication and the importance of monitoring his heart rate. An expected outcome of the education program will be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teaching the client to monitor their radial pulse ensures they can detect irregularities or bradycardia, a critical aspect of managing digoxin therapy.
Question 5 of 5
During a clinic visit for a postpartum examination, the mother of a 2-week-old infant tearfully tells the nurse she feels very tired and thinks she is not a good mother to her baby. Which statement by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the mother's feelings and encouraging her to elaborate promotes therapeutic communication and helps assess for postpartum depression or other concerns. Attributing feelings solely to hormones, normalizing without exploration, or suggesting family help without assessment may miss underlying issues.