NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of anxiety is prescribed buspirone (Buspar). The nurse should instruct the client that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Buspirone requires 2–4 weeks to achieve therapeutic effects, unlike as-needed anxiolytics.
Question 2 of 5
When creating a program to decrease the primary cause of disability and death in children, which of the following is most effective for the community health nurse to do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Free immunizations address the leading cause of preventable childhood disability and death by ensuring widespread protection against infectious diseases.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is instructing a client on how to care for skin that has become dry after radiation therapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonperfumed lotion is safe for dry, irradiated skin, as it moisturizes without causing irritation or allergic reactions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse teaches the mother of a toddler who has had cleft palate repair that her child is at risk for developing which of the following in the future?
Correct Answer: A, B
Rationale: Cleft palate repair increases the risk of hearing problems (due to Eustachian tube dysfunction) and speech defects.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is prescribed hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine can cause retinal toxicity, requiring regular eye exams to monitor for vision changes.