NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client taking furosemide (Lasix) comes into the clinic for routine bloodwork. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of Lasix?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide can increase uric acid levels (normal 3.5-7.2 mg/dL), leading to hyperuricemia, a known adverse effect. Other values are within normal ranges.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to test a client who has the herpes virus. Which of the following tests should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Tzanck test is used to diagnose herpes virus infections by examining cells from a lesion for characteristic changes.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting a client with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. To prevent deformities of the knee joints, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging movement within pain limits maintains joint mobility and prevents stiffness, reducing the risk of knee deformities in rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is teaching healthful lifestyles to a group of senior citizens. The nurse knows that the leading cause of death in persons 65 and older is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults over 65, driven by coronary artery disease and heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
The client who is 2 weeks post-burn with a 40% deep partial-thickness injury still has open wounds. The nurse's assessment reveals the following findings: temperature 96.5°F, BP 87/40, and severe diarrhea stools. What problem does the nurse most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypothermia, hypotension, and diarrhea suggest systemic gram-negative infection, likely sepsis, due to bacterial translocation from open wounds or the gut in a burn patient.