NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with tuberculosis who has been on combined therapy with rifampin and isoniazid asks the nurse how long he will have to take medication. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard treatment for active tuberculosis involves 6 months of combined therapy with rifampin and isoniazid to ensure complete eradication.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected meningitis who will be having a lumbar puncture. Which statement regarding aftercare is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-lumbar puncture care includes assessing for neurological changes, pain, drainage, and voiding to detect complications like nerve injury or CSF leak.
Question 3 of 5
A client with an inguinal hernia asks the nurse why he should have surgery when he has had a hernia for years. The nurse understands that surgery is recommended to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgery is recommended for an inguinal hernia to prevent strangulation, which can lead to bowel obstruction and tissue necrosis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client with schizophrenia who is prescribed aripiprazole (Abilify). During a multidisciplinary mental health team meeting, which symptoms should be brought to the psychiatrist's attention? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Uncontrolled facial movements and stiff muscles suggest extrapyramidal side effects or tardive dyskinesia, serious side effects of aripiprazole requiring psychiatrist attention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is educating the lady's club in self-breast exam. The nurse is aware that most malignant breast masses occur in the Tail of Spence. On the diagram, place an X on the Tail of Spence.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Tail of Spence is the upper outer quadrant of the breast, where an X should be placed, as most breast cancers occur in this area.