NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of depression is prescribed duloxetine (Cymbalta). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Duloxetine can cause increased blood pressure, requiring immediate reporting to prevent cardiovascular complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected Bell's palsy. Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unilateral facial weakness is the primary symptom of Bell's palsy, caused by facial nerve inflammation or compression.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of gout is prescribed probenecid. The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A, B
Rationale: Increased fluid intake prevents kidney stones, and aspirin can reduce probenecid's effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
You are serving as the supervisory nurse for a home healthcare agency in the community. You are doing an admission assessment for a 76 year old male client who resides with his elderly wife. Which of the following assessments would indicate that the couple needs some education relating to home safety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The absence of scatter rugs is a safety feature, not a concern requiring education. Labeled foods , FIFO method , and annual smoke alarm battery replacement are all safe practices. However, the question implies a need for education, and B is the least directly related to a safety deficit, but no clear safety issue is present in the options provided.
Question 5 of 5
An older infant who has been injured in an automobile accident is to wear a splint on the injured leg. The mother reports that the infant has become mobile even while wearing the splint. The nurse should advise the mother to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing unsafe items ensures the infant's safety while mobile in a splint, preventing further injury. The other options are unnecessary or impractical.