NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyskinesia, involuntary movements, is a common side effect of levodopa-carbidopa due to dopamine overstimulation.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following patient care tasks is coupled with the appropriate member of the nursing care team in terms of their legal scope of practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring cardiac telemetry is within the scope of practice for unlicensed staff who are specifically trained and certified by the employing agency. Inserting a urinary catheter typically requires a higher level of licensure (e.g., LPN or RN), and LPNs are not typically authorized to serve as circulating nurses or first assistants in the perioperative area, as these roles require advanced training or RN licensure.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of depression is prescribed venlafaxine (Effexor). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Venlafaxine can cause increased blood pressure, requiring immediate reporting to prevent cardiovascular complications.
Question 4 of 5
The A, B, C, and Ds of a complete and comprehensive nutritional assessment includes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A comprehensive nutritional assessment includes Anthropometric data (e.g., height, weight), Biochemical data (e.g., lab values), Clinical data (e.g., physical signs), and Dietary data (e.g., intake history).
Question 5 of 5
A nulliparous client says that she and her husband plan to use a diaphragm with spermicide to prevent conception. Which of the following should the nurse include as the action of spermicides when teaching the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spermicides destroy spermatozoa before they can enter the cervix, preventing fertilization.