NCLEX Questions, NCLEX RN Practice Questions, NCLEX-RN Questions, Nurselytic

Questions 148

NCLEX-RN

Home > NCLEX-RN > NCLEX RN Practice
NCLEX-RN Test Bank

NCLEX RN Practice Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

A client with rheumatoid arthritis is receiving injections of Myochrysine (gold sodium thiomalate). Before administering the client's medication, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Checking lab work is essential to monitor for toxicity, such as renal or hematologic effects, from gold therapy.

Question 2 of 5

A client has an open draining wound infected with MRSA and is on contact precautions. If the nurse is entering the room to care for the client, when are gloving and gowning necessary?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Contact precautions for MRSA require gloving and gowning upon entering the room (
C) for any patient or environmental contact to prevent transmission. Limited contact (A,
B) or uncontained drainage (
D) does not override the need for full precautions.

Question 3 of 5

A client is admitted to the chemical dependency unit for poly-drug abuse. The client states, 'I don't know why you are all so worried; I am in control. I don't have a problem.' Which defense mechanism is being utilized?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Denial is the defense mechanism where the client refuses to acknowledge the reality of their substance abuse problem, minimizing its severity.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is preparing to give an oral potassium supplement. The nurse should give the medication:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Oral potassium supplements should be diluted with at least 4 oz. of juice to reduce gastrointestinal irritation.

Question 5 of 5

A 60-year-old client has undergone a nerve-sparing prostatectomy and has been advised by his physician that he may not recover normal sexual functioning. The client is very concerned about this and asks the nurse for more information. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,D,E

Rationale: Post-prostatectomy, retrograde ejaculation (
A), variable recovery time (
B), avoiding intercourse for 1 month (
D), and anxiety's impact (E) are relevant. Recovery within a month (
C) is incorrect, and prioritizing other intimacy (F) is subjective.

Similar Questions

A client arrives at the emergency department in her third trimester of pregnancy with painless vaginal bleeding. Which condition is suspected?
A client with a fractured tibia has a plaster-of-Paris cast applied to immobilize the fracture. Which action by the nurse indicates understanding of a plaster-of-Paris cast? The nurse:
The physician has ordered a histoplasmosis test for the elderly client. The nurse is aware that histoplasmosis is transmitted to humans by:
A client is scheduled for a hypophysectomy following the discovery of a pituitary gland tumor. The nurse is teaching the client about the procedure. Which statement by the client indicates effective learning? Select all that apply.
The client is admitted from the emergency room with multiple injuries sustained from an auto accident. His doctor prescribes a histamine blocker. The nurse is aware that the reason for this order is to:

Access More Questions!

NCLEX RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

NCLEX RN Premium

$150/ 90 days