NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia, which requires monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A client comes into the emergency department with extreme fatigue. He is malnourished and laboratory tests reveal that he is severely anemic. The nurse should specifically ask the client about his intake of food high in which of the following nutrition:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe anemia is often due to deficiencies in iron, folate, vitamin B12, or copper, which are essential for red blood cell production. Other vitamins listed are less directly related to anemia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse receives a specimen of clear, watery sputum from a client. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear, watery sputum may indicate a condition like pulmonary edema, requiring prompt laboratory analysis for accurate diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D, E
Rationale: Reducing sodium, regular aerobic exercise, maintaining healthy weight, and stress management help control hypertension. Moderate alcohol is acceptable, not total avoidance.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing a dark-skinned client for cyanosis, the nurse should examine which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The oral mucous membranes are the most reliable site for assessing cyanosis in dark-skinned clients, as they show color changes more clearly.