NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is triaging in the emergency room when a client enters complaining of muscle cramps and a feeling of exhaustion after a running competition. Which of the following would the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyponatremia is common in runners due to excessive water intake or sodium loss through sweat, leading to muscle cramps and exhaustion. Hypernatremia, SIADH, or low potassium would present differently.
Question 2 of 5
A client with Hodgkin's lymphoma is receiving Platinol (cisplatin). To help prevent nephrotoxicity, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adequate hydration is critical to prevent cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by promoting renal excretion of the drug.
Question 3 of 5
A client has recently lost her best friend to cancer. The client tells the nurse, 'I'm very sad about the loss of my friend.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response validates the client’s grief and encourages her to share, promoting therapeutic communication and emotional support.
Question 4 of 5
The '5 A's' of smoking cessation intervention begin with which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 5 A's begin with Ask (
B), identifying tobacco use at every visit, followed by Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Lyme's disease is being treated with Achromycin (tetracycline HCl). The nurse should tell the client that the medication will be rendered ineffective if taken with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antacids containing calcium, magnesium, or aluminum can bind tetracycline, reducing its absorption and effectiveness.