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 prescribed allopurinol. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake promotes uric acid excretion, reducing the risk of gout flares.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of stroke is prescribed ticlopidine (Ticlid). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ticlopidine, an antiplatelet medication, increases the risk of bleeding, which the nurse should monitor.
Question 4 of 5
Long-term administration of gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin) to a client has been discontinued. The nurse should assess which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gentamicin can cause ototoxicity, affecting the vestibular system, so a vestibular check in 3 to 4 weeks is necessary to assess for balance issues. The other options are not directly related to gentamicin's side effects.
Question 5 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.