NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is prescribed insulin glargine (Lantus). The nurse should explain that this insulin:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin glargine provides a steady basal insulin level over 24 hours, used for long-term glucose control.
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
Which characteristic of carbon monoxide makes it a particularly dangerous gas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it is clear , odorless, and tasteless, making it undetectable without specialized equipment, leading to unnoticed exposure and poisoning.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. Which action is essential to maintain airway patency?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning as needed removes secretions, maintaining tracheostomy patency and preventing airway obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
A client with cancer has been advised by the physician that he should have chemotherapy. The client is concerned with chemotherapy and wants to take herbal treatments instead. The nurse's best response to the client is which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the client's concerns about chemotherapy fosters open communication and allows the nurse to address specific fears or misconceptions, potentially guiding the client toward informed decision-making. Options A, B, and C may shut down dialogue or provide incomplete information.