NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with AIDS has a viral load of 200 copies per ml. The nurse should interpret this finding as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A viral load of 200 copies/ml is low, indicating effective treatment and minimal circulating virus.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client following the removal of a pituitary tumor. The nurse notes that the urinary output has increased and that the urine is very dilute. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased dilute urine suggests diabetes insipidus, a complication of pituitary surgery, requiring immediate physician notification for evaluation and treatment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse administers ciproflaxin to a client and then realizes that the client is allergic to the medication. What nursing action is the priority for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the health care provider is the priority to initiate immediate management of a potential allergic reaction, followed by monitoring and reporting.
Question 4 of 5
Which instruction should be given to the client who is fitted for a behind-the-ear hearing aid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular cleaning of the hearing aid mold prevents wax buildup and ensures proper function.
Question 5 of 5
The doctor has ordered Percocet (oxycodone) for a client following abdominal surgery. The primary objective of nursing care for the client receiving an opiate analgesic is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of opiate analgesics like Percocet is to alleviate pain, improving comfort and recovery post-surgery.