NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After explaining to a multigravid client at 36 weeks' gestation who is diagnosed with severe hydramnios about the possible complications of this condition, which of the following statements indicates that the client needs further instruction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe hydramnios increases risks like preterm labor, requiring activity restrictions; continuing physically demanding work indicates a need for further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should instruct the client prescribed docusate to monitor for which intended effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Docusate is a stool softener that promotes absorption of water into the stool, producing a softer consistency of stool. The intended effect is relief or prevention of constipation. The medication does not relieve abdominal pain, relieve heartburn, or decrease the amount of fat in the stools.
Question 3 of 5
On entering a toddler's room, the nurse finds the mother sitting about 8 feet from the child and watching television while the toddler is screaming. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response seeks to understand the situation without judgment, encouraging the mother to explain the toddler's distress.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia, requiring heart rate monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a 2-year-old who has been bitten by the family dog asks the nurse what to do about the bite. What should the nurse tell the mother?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the bite area with running water helps clean the wound and reduce infection risk. Tetanus status and rabies risk can be assessed afterward, but immediate cleaning is the priority.