NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly client is diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. Which finding differentiates interstitial cystitis from other forms of cystitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interstitial cystitis is characterized by chronic pelvic pain and urinary symptoms without bacterial infection, so the urine is typically free of bacteria, unlike bacterial cystitis.
Question 2 of 5
A client tells the nurse that she plans to use the rhythm method of birth control. The nurse is aware that the success of the rhythm method depends on the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The rhythm method relies on predicting ovulation based on menstrual cycle patterns. Regular menses are essential for accurate prediction. Age intercourse frequency and temperature range are less critical to its success.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected tuberculosis. Which precaution should be implemented?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplets, requiring airborne precautions (e.g., N95 mask, negative pressure room). Standard, droplet, and contact precautions are insufficient.
Question 4 of 5
A client has had a unilateral adrenalectomy to remove a tumor. The most important measurement in the immediate post-operative period for the nurse to take is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenalectomy can disrupt cortisol and aldosterone production leading to blood pressure instability (e.g. hypotension from adrenal insufficiency). Monitoring blood pressure is critical to detect and manage these changes promptly.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes hyperventilation in a client with a thermal injury. She recognizes that this may be a reaction to which of the following medications if applied in large amounts?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mafenide acetate can cause metabolic acidosis, leading to compensatory hyperventilation. The other medications listed do not typically cause this reaction.