NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Predictor Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is admitted with shortness of breath and leg edema. Which medication would the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide, a diuretic, reduces fluid overload in heart failure, relieving shortness of breath and edema. Metoprolol (
A) manages heart rate, Warfarin (
C) prevents clots, and Atorvastatin (
D) lowers cholesterol, but none address fluid directly.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of diabetes about eye care. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular eye exams detect diabetic retinopathy early, preventing vision loss in diabetes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client hospitalized with a duodenal ulcer. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low blood pressure (82/60) and tachycardia (pulse 120) indicate possible hypovolemic shock, likely from bleeding, which is a medical emergency in a client with a duodenal ulcer.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism. Which electrolyte imbalance is the client at risk for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoparathyroidism reduces parathyroid hormone, decreasing calcium levels and causing hypocalcemia. Potassium, hypercalcemia, and hypermagnesemia are not directly related.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of a seizure disorder is being prepared for an EEG. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washing the client’s hair ensures a clean scalp for electrode placement during an EEG, improving accuracy. Chest electrodes, sedatives, and fluid restriction are not required.