NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of schizophrenia is prescribed paliperidone (Invega). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paliperidone can cause hyperprolactinemia, leading to symptoms like galactorrhea.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes that a client who has received midazolam (Versed) for local anesthesia is having shallow respirations. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Midazolam can cause respiratory depression, so administering oxygen as ordered is the most appropriate initial response.
Question 3 of 5
The primary purpose of root cause analysis is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Root cause analysis aims to identify underlying process flaws that contributed to an adverse event to prevent recurrence, rather than focusing on individual blame .
Question 4 of 5
A home care nurse is providing instructions to a client who is prescribed zolpidem for insomnia. To produce maximum effectiveness of the medication, what instruction should the nurse provide the client regarding how the medication should be taken?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Zolpidem is a sedative. The client should be instructed to take the medication at bedtime and to swallow the medication whole with a full glass of water. For faster onset of sleep, the client should be instructed not to administer the medication with milk or food or immediately after a meal. Antacids should be avoided with the administration of the medication because of interactive effects.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A clear liquid diet the day before ensures the colon is clear for accurate visualization during the colonoscopy.