NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client taking Dilantin (phenytoin) for tonic-clonic seizures is preparing for discharge. Which information should be included in the client's discharge care plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin requires regular blood work to monitor levels and prevent toxicity, which can cause side effects like gingival hyperplasia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about self-care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: avoiding swimming or bathing alone reduces the risk of injury during a seizure
Question 3 of 5
The physician has prescribed Cognex (tacrine) for a client with dementia. The nurse should monitor the client for adverse reactions, which include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tacrine (Cognex) is associated with hepatotoxicity, and jaundice is a sign of liver dysfunction that should be monitored.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has stage 3 lung cancer and is in renal failure. The client indicates that he does not wish to have life-sustaining treatment and wants to die a natural death. What document does the nurse anticipate this client completing? Fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Living Will (
B) is the correct answer, as it documents a client’s preferences for medical treatment, such as refusing life-sustaining measures, aligning with the client’s wish to die naturally without such interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A client with cancer received platelet infusions 24 hours ago. Which of the following assessment findings would indicate the most therapeutic effect from the transfusions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Platelet infusions aim to improve clotting. Decreased oozing from an IV site indicates effective platelet function. The other findings are unrelated to platelets.