NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of tuberculosis is prescribed isoniazid (INH). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellowing of the skin indicates potential hepatotoxicity, a serious side effect of isoniazid, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is admitted with fatigue. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following laboratory abnormalities?
Correct Answer: A, D
Rationale: Elevated BNP indicates heart failure severity, and hyponatremia is common due to fluid overload.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for a thoracentesis. How should the nurse position the client for the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting forward with arms supported allows optimal access to the pleural space and ensures client comfort during thoracentesis.
Question 4 of 5
Following cardiac bypass surgery, the client has been referred to a cardiac rehabilitation exercise program. The client is a diabetic and has bilateral leg discomfort with walking. The nurse should advise the client to exercise using a stationary bicycle and intermittent training because of the client's:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetic neuropathy likely causes the client's leg discomfort, making low-impact, intermittent stationary cycling suitable to avoid exacerbating symptoms. Other conditions are less likely causes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse assesses the assigned clients for the shift. Of the following assigned clients, which client is at greatest risk for falling?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Syncope increases fall risk due to sudden loss of consciousness, particularly in an elderly client with potential comorbidities.