NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). The nurse should teach the client to report which side effect immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tremors may indicate extrapyramidal side effects, such as parkinsonism, which require prompt reporting to adjust the dose or add an antiparkinsonian medication.
Question 2 of 5
A client is in the advanced stages of osteoarthritis. Which of the following best describes the pain that occurs in the advanced stage of the disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In advanced osteoarthritis, pain occurs with minimal activity due to significant joint damage and inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
The sudden onset of which of the following indicates a potentially serious complication for the client receiving an I.V. infusion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Noisy respirations may indicate fluid overload or pulmonary edema, a serious I.V. infusion complication requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of epilepsy is prescribed carbamazepine (Tegretol). Which side effect should the nurse teach the client to report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rash may indicate a serious hypersensitivity reaction to carbamazepine, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A client with metastatic cancer of the liver is concerned about his progress. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For metastatic liver cancer, palliative care focusing on symptom relief and comfort is most appropriate, as transplantation or tumor shrinkage may not be feasible.