NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Which of the following laboratory studies will not be affected by ciprofloxacin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin does not typically affect total iron-binding capacity, unlike theophylline levels (drug interaction) or coagulation studies (PT/PTT).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing safety and accident prevention with the mother of a 9-month-old. The teaching has been effective when the mother states which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping cleaning supplies locked up indicates effective teaching on safety, as it prevents the child from accessing hazardous substances.
Question 3 of 5
You are caring for a group of clients who are adversely affected with phobias. Which form of group therapy will you most likely employ to treat these clients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cognitive behavioral psychotherapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment for phobias, as it combines cognitive restructuring with behavioral techniques like exposure therapy to address irrational fears.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of depression is prescribed duloxetine (Cymbalta). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Duloxetine can cause increased blood pressure, requiring immediate reporting to prevent cardiovascular complications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse fails to recognize that a client's vital signs have deteriorated over the past 4 hours after surgery. Later, the client requires emergency surgery. Which legal consequence does the nurse potentially face because of a failure to act?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's inaction is consistent with a tort offense because a tort is a wrongful act intentionally or unintentionally committed against a person or the person's property. Option 2 describes laws that are enacted by state, federal, or local governments. Option 3 describes case law that has evolved over time via precedents. Option 4 is an offense under criminal law.