NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A loading dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) is given to a client newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The nurse begins instruction in the medication and the importance of monitoring his heart rate. An expected outcome of the education program will be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teaching the client to monitor their radial pulse ensures they can detect irregularities or bradycardia, a critical aspect of managing digoxin therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been taking benzonatate as prescribed. The nurse should tell the client this medication performs which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benzonatate is a locally acting antitussive. Its effectiveness is measured by the degree to which it decreases the intensity and frequency of cough, without eliminating the cough reflex. The remaining options are not intended effects of this medication.
Question 3 of 5
A client is taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Which of the following laboratory studies will not be affected by ciprofloxacin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin does not typically affect total iron-binding capacity, unlike theophylline levels (drug interaction) or coagulation studies (PT/PTT).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a cholecystectomy. Which of the following positions is most appropriate for this client in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position promotes lung expansion and reduces pressure on the surgical site after cholecystectomy.
Question 5 of 5
You are fully aware of the fact that some risk factors are correctable or modifiable and other risk factors are innate and not modifiable. Which of the following risk factors are most likely to be correctable?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Lifestyle choices (e.g., diet, exercise) and high-risk behaviors (e.g., smoking, substance abuse) are modifiable risk factors that can be addressed through education and behavior change. Genetic predisposition and an external locus of control are less easily modified.