NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A family may request to have a client of Vietnamese descent transferred to die at home because it is traditionally believed that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In Vietnamese culture, dying at home is often preferred, as it is believed to provide more comfort and spiritual peace for the patient and family.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of gout is admitted with joint pain. The nurse should include which of the following in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake promotes uric acid excretion in gout.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia, which requires monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
While preparing a client for surgery, the nurse assesses for psychosocial problems that may cause preoperative anxiety. Which of the following is believed to be the most distressing fear a preoperative client is likely to experience?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fear of the unknown is often the most distressing preoperative fear, as uncertainty about the procedure and outcome heightens anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been given a prescription to begin using nitroglycerin transdermal medication patches. The nurse instructs the client about this medication administration system and provides which information? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is a coronary vasodilator used in the management of coronary artery disease. The client is generally advised to apply a new medication patch each morning and leave it in place for 12 to 16 hours as the primary health care provider prescribes. The client needs the medication patch applied daily, not every 7 days, to ensure proper dosing is released as prescribed by the primary health care provider. The client can apply a new medication patch if it becomes dislodged because the dose is released continuously in small amounts through the skin. The client should avoid placing the medication patch in skinfolds or excoriated areas for appropriate absorption.