NCLEX-RN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Clients taking anticholinergic drugs, such as benztropine mesylate (Cogentin), to relieve muscle tremors and muscle rigidity associated with Parkinson disease should be advised to avoid which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anticholinergics like benztropine reduce sweating, increasing the risk of overheating (
A). Overeating (
B), excessive fluids (
C), or skipping meals (
D) are not directly related to anticholinergic side effects.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a component of evidence-based practice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates research outcomes, patient values, and clinical expertise. Culturally competent care is important but not a core component of EBP.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has orders for dopamine at 20 mcg/kg/min. The bag has 500 mg of dopamine in 500 mL. The client weighs 60 kg. What rate will the nurse set?
Correct Answer: 72 mL/hr
Rationale: Dose: 20 mcg/kg/min × 60 kg = 1200 mcg/min. Concentration: 500 mg/500 mL = 1 mg/mL = 1000 mcg/mL. Rate: 1200 mcg/min ÷ 1000 mcg/mL = 1.2 mL/min × 60 min/hr = 72 mL/hr.
Question 4 of 5
If the nurse is providing education to a male client who is HIV positive, which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: HIV education includes condoms (
A), disclosing status (
B), monitoring symptoms (
C), healthy lifestyle (
D), and support groups (E) to manage disease and prevent transmission.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving end-of-life care and tells the nurse that he has not always lived the way he should have or treated his children well. Which of the following responses is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting that the client has regrets (
B) is empathetic and opens further discussion without judgment. Asking for details (
A), dismissing concerns (
C), or suggesting forgiveness (
D) may not be appropriate.