NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is diagnosed with genital herpes, (herpes simplex virus type 2, or HSV-2). The nurse should instruct the client that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reducing stress can decrease herpes outbreaks, as stress is a known trigger. Occlusive ointments may worsen lesions, antiviral therapies are effective, and herpes can be transmitted asymptomatically.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed eplerenone (Inspra). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eplerenone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, can cause hyperkalemia, requiring monitoring of potassium levels.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is most closely aligned with the principles and concepts of informed consent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informed consent is most closely aligned with self-determination , as it empowers clients to make autonomous decisions about their care based on full disclosure of information.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of being in the early symptomatic stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Which of the following signs and symptoms of infection should the nurse detect during this stage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mild diarrhea is a common early symptom of HIV infection, unlike the other options, which appear in later stages.
Question 5 of 5
During a home visit, the nurse is evaluating an infant for auditory ability. Which of the following is the expected response in an infant with normal hearing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infants with normal hearing typically pause or stop movements in response to sound, indicating auditory awareness.