NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD with pneumonia can impair gas exchange, leading to CO2 retention and respiratory acidosis.
Question 2 of 5
Two days after being placed in a cast for a fracture, the client suddenly develops chest pain and dyspnea. The client is confused and has an elevated temperature. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain, dyspnea, confusion, and fever suggest fat embolism syndrome, a complication of fractures, particularly within 48 hours.
Question 3 of 5
A client with rheumatoid arthritis reports morning stiffness. Which intervention should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A warm shower in the morning increases blood flow and reduces joint stiffness, a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the laboratory results of a client who was recently admitted to the hospital. Which one of the following results indicates the presence of inflammation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leukocytosis, an elevated white blood cell count, indicates inflammation or infection. Decreased sedimentation rate, thrombocytopenia, and erythrocytosis are not specific to inflammation.