NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome is prescribed ketoconazole. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ketoconazole can cause liver toxicity, requiring regular monitoring of liver function tests.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse instructs the unlicensed assistive personnel on how to collect a 24-hour urine specimen. Which of the following instructions is correct for a collection that is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Monday and end at 7 a.m. Tuesday?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 24-hour collection includes all urine from after the 7 a.m. Monday void (discarded) to the 7 a.m. Tuesday void (included).
Question 3 of 5
Which is most closely aligned with ethics?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ethics is most closely aligned with morals , as both involve principles of right and wrong that guide behavior, whereas laws and statutes are legal frameworks, and client rights are specific entitlements.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma about the use of a peak flow meter. Which of the following instructions is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recording the highest of three readings provides an accurate measure of peak expiratory flow to monitor asthma control.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected cholecystitis. Which of the following findings is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right upper quadrant pain is a hallmark sign of cholecystitis due to gallbladder inflammation.