NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease has just been admitted to the floor. The admitting nurse reviews a list of OTC medications the client takes at home and is concerned when he sees
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mylanta contains magnesium and aluminum, which can accumulate in kidney disease, causing toxicity. Other medications are less concerning in this context.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted with a BP of 210/100. Her doctor orders furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV stat. How should the nurse administer the prescribed furosemide to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide IV is given slowly over 1-2 minutes to prevent ototoxicity and hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
Cataracts result in opacity of the crystalline lens. Which of the following best explains the functions of the lens?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The lens focuses light rays onto the retina to produce a clear image.
Question 4 of 5
A client with paranoid schizophrenia is brought to the hospital by her elderly parents. During the assessment, the client's mother states, 'Sometimes she is more than we can manage.' Based on the mother's statement, the most appropriate nursing diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The mother's statement suggests caregiver role strain due to the ongoing stress of managing the client's schizophrenia symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with epilepsy who is being treated with carbamazepine (Tegretol). Which laboratory value might indicate a serious side effect of this drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbamazepine can cause bone marrow suppression, leading to leukopenia. A WBC of 4,000/mm^3 is low, indicating a potential serious side effect requiring further evaluation.