NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client states she thinks she is experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The nurse should next ask the client about which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PMS symptoms, such as tension and fatigue, typically occur before menses and may persist into the early menstrual phase. Irregular cycles, post-menses mood swings, or midcycle symptoms are less characteristic of PMS.
Question 2 of 5
Your client has presented in the emergency department with a sudden onset of shortness of breath, dysphagia, dyspnea, coughing, and pain in the chest, arms, neck, and back. Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden onset of these symptoms, especially chest and back pain, suggests a dissected thoracic aortic aneurysm, a life-threatening condition requiring urgent intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of breast cancer is prescribed anastrozole (Arimidex). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anastrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, can cause bone loss, increasing osteoporosis risk.
Question 4 of 5
You are caring for a postoperative client who is complaining of abdominal distention and flatus. Which intervention would you most likely do for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A return-flow enema is used to relieve gas and distention by introducing and withdrawing fluid to stimulate gas expulsion.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about driving restrictions. Which of the following instructions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most regions require a client to be seizure-free for 6 months before driving, ensuring safety.