NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has recently been diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma. The nurse should tell the client to avoid taking:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benadryl, an antihistamine, can increase intraocular pressure, worsening primary open-angle glaucoma, so it should be avoided.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of abruptio placenta. Which vital sign change is most likely to be observed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abruptio placenta causes maternal tachycardia and hypotension (from bleeding) and fetal bradycardia (from hypoxia). All vital sign changes are likely in this condition.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered a paracentesis for a client with severe abdominal ascites. Before the procedure, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a urinal ensures the bladder is empty, reducing the risk of bladder puncture during paracentesis, a priority before the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse caring for a client in shock recognizes that the glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys will fail if the client's mean arterial pressure falls below which of the following levels?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A mean arterial pressure (MAP) below 80 mmHg compromises renal perfusion, leading to glomerular filtration failure. Higher MAPs (A, B,
C) maintain adequate kidney function.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the client's pulmonary artery pressure (PAP). The nurse is aware that PAP evaluates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulmonary artery pressure (PAP), measured via a pulmonary artery catheter, reflects systolic, diastolic, and mean pressures in the pulmonary artery, indicating right ventricular function and pulmonary circulation status.