NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An 82-year-old female complains of generalized fatigue and has new onset of urinary incontinence as well as anorexia, hyperventilation, and low-grade fever. The nurse anticipates that the client will be evaluated for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms of fatigue, urinary incontinence, anorexia, and low-grade fever in an elderly female are classic for a urinary tract infection (
C). Diabetes (
A), bladder cancer (
B), and influenza (
D) are less likely to present with this combination of symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is visiting a client who is receiving diuretic therapy for congestive heart failure. Which medication places the client at risk for the development of hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Demadex, a loop diuretic, causes potassium loss, increasing the risk of hypokalemia, unlike potassium-sparing diuretics like Aldactone.
Question 3 of 5
A 52-year-old female with mitral valve stenosis is admitted to the floor. She asks the nurse why she got this condition because it does not run in her family. The nurse explains most cases of mitral stenosis are due to a history of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever is the primary cause of mitral valve stenosis, leading to valve scarring years later.
Question 4 of 5
The doctor has prescribed Exelon (rivastigmine) for the client with Alzheimer's disease. Which side effect is most often associated with this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nausea is the most common side effect of rivastigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor used for Alzheimer's disease.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted with disseminated herpes zoster. According to the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines for Infection Control:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disseminated herpes zoster requires airborne precautions due to the risk of varicella-zoster virus transmission through respiratory droplets and contact.