NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with atrial fibrillation is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which finding indicates a potential toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual disturbances, such as blurred or yellow vision, are classic signs of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A 16-year-old Hispanic client at 10 weeks' gestation has been diagnosed with mild iron deficiency anemia. The client tells the nurse that she doesn't like to eat much meat. Which of the following foods should the nurse suggest to provide the client with the greatest amount of iron in her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lentils are a rich plant-based source of iron, providing significantly more iron per serving than sunflower seeds, cheese, or eggs, making them ideal for a client avoiding meat.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement about Respondeat Superior is accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respondeat Superior is a legal doctrine holding employers liable for employees' actions within the scope of employment, but it does not absolve nurses from personal liability for negligence.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. When assessing the client's vital signs, the nurse notes an apical pulse of 150 bpm, a respiratory rate of 46 breaths/minutes, and blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg. The client appears anxious and restless. What should be the nurse's first course of action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These symptoms suggest a possible pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening complication of DVT, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following examples should the nurse use to describe bulimia to a group of parents at a local community center?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bulimia is characterized by binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.