NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has been recently diagnosed with unsuccessful immunodiffence (MIDS) inquires about hospice services. The nurse explains that hospice care is appropriate:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hospice care is appropriate for clients with a terminal illness and a prognosis of weeks to months, regardless of the specific diagnosis. It is not limited to cancer or all AIDS stages, nor solely based on readiness to discuss prognosis.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with right-sided heart failure. The nurse should assess the client further for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dependent edema is a key sign of right-sided heart failure, as the heart fails to pump blood effectively, causing fluid backup in the extremities.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse judges that the parents of a newborn with imperforate anus know what a low defect is when they say that the rectum:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low defect in imperforate anus means the rectum has descended through the puborectalis muscle, indicating a less severe anomaly. Other options describe incorrect anatomical positions.
Question 4 of 5
A loading dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) is given to a client newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The nurse begins instruction in the medication and the importance of monitoring his heart rate. An expected outcome of the education program will be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teaching the client to monitor their radial pulse ensures they can detect irregularities or bradycardia, a critical aspect of managing digoxin therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A client is in the advanced stages of osteoarthritis. Which of the following best describes the pain that occurs in the advanced stage of the disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In advanced osteoarthritis, pain occurs with minimal activity due to significant joint damage and inflammation.