NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of ulcerative colitis is prescribed sulfasalazine (Azulfidine). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellowing of the skin may indicate hepatotoxicity, a serious side effect of sulfasalazine, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is watching two siblings, ages 7 and 9 years, verbally arguing over a toy. The nurse has discussed the parent before about how to handle this situation. The nurse should judge that the teaching has been effective when the parent does which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ignoring minor verbal arguments allows children to resolve conflicts independently, as previously taught. Forcing handshakes or punishment escalates the situation unnecessarily.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has experienced severe multiple trauma. The client's arterial blood gases reveal low arterial oxygen levels that are not responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. The nurse is aware that this finding is a major indicator of the development of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low arterial oxygen levels unresponsive to high oxygen concentrations are indicative of ARDS, often seen in severe trauma due to lung injury. Pneumonia, shock, and asthma present differently.
Question 4 of 5
One of the roles of the registered nurse in terms of informed consent is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's role in informed consent includes serving as a witness to the client's signature , confirming that the client signed voluntarily after being informed. The nurse does not obtain the consent or involve the durable power of attorney in signing .
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.