NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Alzheimer's disease has been prescribed donepezil (Aricept). Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client on Aricept?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Donepezil can cause dizziness due to its cholinergic effects, so clients should rise slowly to prevent falls. It's taken at bedtime, not with meals, and doses shouldn't be doubled.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a 6-month-old when she notices a white dot in the infant's right pupil. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A white dot in the pupil (leukocoria) may indicate retinoblastoma or cataracts, requiring immediate reporting to the physician for further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A child with a history of seizures begins to seize suddenly in his hospital room. The nurse would do all of the following interventions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restraining during a seizure risks injury. Loosening clothing, removing pillows, rolling to the side, and administering lorazepam (if ordered) are appropriate to ensure safety and stop the seizure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client whose native language is Korean; he speaks only a few words of English. The health care provider has determined that the client needs to undergo a coronary artery bypass graft. Which is the appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A licensed translator ensures accurate communication and informed consent, adhering to ethical and legal standards.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia, alcohol abuse, bipolar disorder, and noncompliance with treatment and medications. The client has also been arrested in the past for violent behavior. Which action by the nurse is the most important when caring for a potentially violent client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining an open pathway to the door ensures the nurse’s safety if the client becomes violent, prioritizing personal safety.