NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, can cause hyperkalemia, requiring close monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should instruct the parents of a school-age child with hemophilia to implement which of the following when the child develops bleeding into a joint? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Resting the joint and administering factor VIII therapy are critical to manage bleeding in hemophilia. Heat and physical therapy may worsen bleeding, and topical antifibrinolytics are not effective for joint bleeds.
Question 3 of 5
You are caring for a client whose pressure ulcer is yellow. Which treatment will you most likely employ for this wound?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A yellow pressure ulcer indicates slough, best treated with autolytic debridement to promote natural tissue breakdown and healing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic bronchitis who is prescribed theophylline (Theo-Dur). Which of the following symptoms indicates theophylline toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a sign of theophylline toxicity, indicating the need for immediate medical evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atrial fibrillation who is prescribed dronedarone (Multaq). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dronedarone can cause liver toxicity, requiring regular monitoring of liver function tests.