NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
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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 with a history of duodenal ulcer is taking calcium carbonate chewable tablets. The nurse monitors the client for relief of which symptom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium carbonate is used as an antacid for the relief of heartburn and indigestion. It can also be used as a calcium supplement or to bind phosphorus in the gastrointestinal tract in clients with renal failure. The remaining options are unrelated to this medication.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse instructs the client who is taking gentamicin to monitor factors related to renal function. The nurse determines that the client needs additional instruction when he makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentamicin can cause nephrotoxicity, so monitoring for decreased urine output, dark urine, or edema (swelling) is appropriate. Fever is not directly related to renal function, indicating a need for further instruction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected bowel obstruction. Which of the following findings is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Abdominal distension and decreased bowel sounds are hallmark signs of bowel obstruction due to blocked intestinal passage.
Question 5 of 5
Identify this cardiac rhythm strip. Fill in the blank. A. Idioventricular Rhythm B. Bundle Branch Block C. Sinus bradycardia D. Atrial Flutter
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sinus bradycardia is characterized by a regular rhythm with a rate below 60 beats per minute, assuming the strip shows this pattern.