NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with schizoaffective disorder is exhibiting Parkinsonian symptoms. Which medication is responsible for the development of Parkinsonian symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Zyprexa, an antipsychotic, can cause extrapyramidal symptoms like Parkinsonism due to dopamine receptor blockade.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the primary focus of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CBT focuses on identifying and correcting automatic thoughts (
D) to change behavior. Rewards (
A), underlying causes (
B), and social effects (
C) are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following clients is most likely to develop acute respiratory distress syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Barbiturate overdose can lead to ARDS due to prolonged hypoventilation, causing lung injury from hypoxia and aspiration risk.
Question 4 of 5
A 70-year-old male who is recovering from a stroke exhibits signs of unilateral neglect. Which behavior is suggestive of unilateral neglect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unilateral neglect involves ignoring one side, such as shaving only one side of the face.
Question 5 of 5
The family of a hospice client wishes to visit at midnight. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In hospice care, allowing family visits at any time supports the client’s and family’s emotional needs, especially near end-of-life.