NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is prescribed for a client who has chronic gout. Which of the following comments indicates that the client understands how to take the allopurinol?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drinking plenty of fluids prevents uric acid crystal formation, enhancing allopurinol's effectiveness in managing gout.
Question 2 of 5
Your client has been getting total parenteral nutrition for bowel rest for the last four days. During your assessment of the client today, your client tells you that their 'chest hurts'. You assess that the client is also experiencing dyspnea. What is most likely occurring with this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain and dyspnea in a client receiving TPN suggest a possible embolus, such as a pulmonary embolism, which is a serious complication requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse teaches a client taking desmopressin (DDAVP) nasal spray about how to manage treatment. The nurse determines that the client needs additional instruction when he makes which of the following comments?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the same nostril each time can cause irritation or reduced efficacy; alternating nostrils is recommended. The other comments reflect correct understanding of desmopressin use.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an example of beliefs of traditional Chinese medicine found in a small amount of the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Traditional Chinese medicine attributes illness to an imbalance of yin and yang.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse asks the client to sign a consent form before undergoing surgery. The client indicates that he was not told about the risks of the surgical procedure. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring the client's questions about risks are answered before signing consent is critical for informed consent, requiring the nurse to contact the surgeon.