NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client on the post-op floor underwent surgery 4 days ago. The night nurse reports to the nurse coming on to dayshift that the client complained all night of pain, even though she received every dose of prescribed pain medication. The client currently rates the pain at a 10 out of 10. The day shift nurse should first
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent severe pain post-op suggests a complication (e.g., infection, hemorrhage). A full assessment is the priority to identify the cause before adjusting treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A client with advanced Alzheimer's disease has been prescribed haloperidol (Haldol). What clinical manifestation suggests that the client is experiencing side effects from this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haloperidol, an antipsychotic, can cause extrapyramidal side effects like tremors, which are common and indicate a neurological side effect.
Question 3 of 5
Damage to the VII cranial nerve results in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The VII cranial nerve (facial nerve) controls facial muscles; damage causes facial paralysis, affecting eye movement (e.g., inability to close the eye).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse who is caring for a client with cancer notes a WBC of 500 on the laboratory results. Which intervention would be most appropriate to include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC of 500 indicates severe neutropenia, increasing infection risk. Avoiding crowds and sick people is critical to prevent infections. The other interventions are less specific.
Question 5 of 5
The client who is admitted with thrombophlebitis has an order for heparin. The medication should be administered using a/an:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An infusion controller ensures precise heparin delivery, critical for maintaining therapeutic levels and preventing complications.