NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sacubitril/valsartan can cause hyperkalemia, requiring monitoring of potassium levels.
Question 2 of 5
A postmastectomy client has been found to have an estrogen receptor-positive tumor. The nurse interprets after reading this information in the pathology report that the client will most likely have which common follow-up treatment prescribed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A common treatment for women with estrogen receptor-positive breast tumors is follow-up treatment with tamoxifen. This medication is classified as an antineoplastic agent and competes with estrogen for binding sites in the breast and other tissues. The medication may be administered for years after surgery. The remaining options suggest incorrect treatments.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected tension pneumothorax. Which of the following findings is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jugular vein distension is a sign of tension pneumothorax due to increased intrathoracic pressure compressing the vena cava.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed tofacitinib (Xeljanz). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, increases the risk of infections due to immune suppression.
Question 5 of 5
A client prescribed albuterol sulfate by inhalation cannot cough up secretions. The nurse should teach the client which action to best help clear the bronchial secretions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client should take in increased fluids (2000 to 3000 mL/day unless contraindicated) to make secretions less viscous. This may help the client expectorate secretions. This is standard advice given to clients receiving any of the adrenergic bronchodilators, such as albuterol, unless the client has another health problem that could be worsened by increased fluid intake. Additional exercise will not effectively clear bronchial secretions. A dehumidifier will dry secretions. The client would not be advised to take additional medication.