NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with rheumatoid arthritis has Sjogren's syndrome. The nurse can help relieve the symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sjogren's syndrome causes dry eyes, and artificial tears (eyedrops) help relieve this symptom.
Question 2 of 5
The transverse plane
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The transverse plane divides the body horizontally into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections.
Question 3 of 5
A client is diagnosed with emphysema and cor pulmonale. Which findings are characteristic of cor pulmonale?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cor pulmonale, right heart failure from lung disease, causes edema of the lower extremities and distended neck veins due to increased venous pressure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge instruction for a client with an implantable permanent pacemaker. What discharge instruction is an essential part of the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with pacemakers must monitor their pulse to ensure the device is functioning correctly and to detect irregularities, making pulse-taking an essential discharge instruction.
Question 5 of 5
Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desferal (deferoxamine) is the chelating agent used to treat iron toxicity by binding and removing excess iron.