NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase. The nurse should educate the client to expect which occurrence from this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pancrelipase is a pancreatic enzyme used in clients with pancreatitis as a digestive aid. The medication should reduce the amount of fatty stools (steatorrhea). Another intended effect could be improved nutritional status. It is not used to treat abdominal pain or heartburn. It does not regulate blood glucose; this is a function of insulin, a hormone produced in the beta cells of the pancreas.
Question 2 of 5
A 16-year-old client is in the emergency department for treatment of minor injuries from a car accident. A crisis nurse is with her because she became hysterical and was saying, 'It's my fault. My Mom is going to kill me. I don't even have a way home.' Which of the following should be the nurse's initial intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This intervention calms the client's hysteria using physical touch and breathing techniques, helping her regain composure before addressing other concerns.
Question 3 of 5
You are caring for a client whose pressure ulcer is yellow. Which treatment will you most likely employ for this wound?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A yellow pressure ulcer indicates slough, best treated with autolytic debridement to promote natural tissue breakdown and healing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviews the client's health care record and notes that the client is taking donepezil hydrochloride. Understanding the purpose of this medication, the nurse suspects this client has which medical problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Donepezil hydrochloride is a cholinergic agent that is used in the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type. It enhances cholinergic functions by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine. It slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease. None of the remaining options are conditions that are treated with this medication.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of renal calculi is prescribed allopurinol (Zyloprim). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake prevents stone formation while taking allopurinol for uric acid stones.