NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Buspirone hydrochloride is prescribed for a client diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. The nurse providing instructions should inform the client about which characteristic of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buspirone hydrochloride is used in the management of anxiety disorders. The medication has a more favorable side effect profile than do the benzodiazepines. Dizziness, nausea, headaches, lightheadedness, and paradoxical central nervous system excitement, which generally are not major problems, are side effects of the medication. The advantages of this medication are that it is not addicting, tolerance does not develop, and it is not sedating.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is instructing an unlicensed assistive personnel on the prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications. Which of the following statements indicates that the assistant has understood the nurse's instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deep breathing exercises hourly prevent atelectasis and promote lung expansion, key to preventing pulmonary complications.
Question 3 of 5
A 16-year-old client is in the emergency department for treatment of minor injuries from a car accident. A crisis nurse is with her because she became hysterical and was saying, 'It's my fault. My Mom is going to kill me. I don't even have a way home.' Which of the following should be the nurse's initial intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This intervention calms the client's hysteria using physical touch and breathing techniques, helping her regain composure before addressing other concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A 32-year-old woman recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease is admitted to the hospital outpatient clinic for staging by undergoing a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. To obtain more information about the client's nutrition status the nurse should review the results of which of the following tests?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albumin levels reflect nutritional status, as low levels indicate protein malnutrition, common in cancer patients. The other tests assess hematologic or liver function.
Question 5 of 5
Following cardiac bypass surgery, the client has been referred to a cardiac rehabilitation exercise program. The client is a diabetic and has bilateral leg discomfort with walking. The nurse should advise the client to exercise using a stationary bicycle and intermittent training because of the client's:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetic neuropathy likely causes the client's leg discomfort, making low-impact, intermittent stationary cycling suitable to avoid exacerbating symptoms. Other conditions are less likely causes.