NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with congestive heart failure has been receiving digoxia (Laxoxin). Which finding indicates that the medication is having a desired effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin improves cardiac output in congestive heart failure, leading to increased urinary output due to enhanced renal perfusion.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of possible hydrocephalus. Which assessment data on the admission history would be the most objective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Head measurement (e.g., head circumference) is the most objective, quantifiable data for assessing hydrocephalus, unlike subjective symptoms like anorexia or vomiting.
Question 3 of 5
A 4-year-old with cystic fibrosis has a prescription for Viokase pancreatic enzymes to prevent malabsorption. The correct time to give pancreatic enzyme is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Viokase should be given with each meal and snack to aid digestion and prevent malabsorption in cystic fibrosis.
Question 4 of 5
A 28-year-old woman with Guillain-Barre syndrome has been intubated and is on mechanical ventilation due to ascending paralysis. She has become increasingly worried and upset as the day has gone on. What would be the best response by the nurse to help the woman cope?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the client’s worry, offering support, and encouraging family presence promote emotional coping and reduce isolation. Other responses dismiss the client’s feelings or limit support.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a closed head injury. A late sign of increased intracranial pressure is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changes in pupil equality and reactivity are late signs of increased intracranial pressure, indicating neurological deterioration.