NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with tuberculosis has a prescription for Myambutol (ethambutol HCl). The nurse should tell the client to notify the doctor immediately if he notices:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethambutol can cause optic neuritis, leading to changes in color vision, a serious side effect requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 2 of 5
A 52-year-old female had a hysterectomy 3 days ago and is recovering on the post-op floor. She is scheduled for an oral pain medication every 4 hours. She received her scheduled dose 1 hour ago but pushes the call light and complains of unrelenting and severe pain. The nurse should first
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe, unrelenting pain post-hysterectomy suggests a complication (e.g., bleeding, infection). Notifying the physician for evaluation is the priority.
Question 3 of 5
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, order the following needs from most basic to most advanced (bottom of the pyramid to the top):
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C,A,D,B,E
Rationale: Maslow’s hierarchy: physiological (most basic), safety and security, love and belonging, esteem, self-actualization (most advanced).
Question 4 of 5
After the physician performs an amniotomy, the nurse's first action should be to assess the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-amniotomy, assessing fetal heart tones is critical to detect potential cord prolapse or distress.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are risk factors for developing glaucoma? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus and hypertension increase glaucoma risk by affecting ocular blood flow and pressure. Asthma, anemia, and obesity are not direct risk factors.