NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of chronic heart failure is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following signs of toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellow vision is a classic sign of digoxin toxicity, indicating the need for immediate evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) is to be admitted to a medical-surgical unit. Which action should the nurse take when planning a bed assignment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: According to category-specific (respiratory) isolation precautions, a client with TB requires a private room. The room needs to be well ventilated and should have at least 6 to 12 exchanges of fresh air per hour and should be ventilated to the outside if possible.
Therefore, option 1 is the only correct choice.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse do first for a toddler just admitted with croup?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing respiratory status is the priority for a toddler with croup, as airway obstruction is a primary concern. Vital signs, fluids, and tracheostomy preparation are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning to teach the client how to properly use a metered-dose inhaler to treat asthma. Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after using a steroid inhaler prevents oral thrush, a common side effect. Quick inhalation, nasal exhalation, or coughing before use are not standard techniques.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation about dabigatran (Pradaxa). Which of the following instructions is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dabigatran, an anticoagulant, increases bleeding risk, so reporting signs of bleeding is critical for safety.