NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During the change of shift report, a nurse writes in her notes that she suspects illegal drug use by a client assigned to her care. During the shift, the notes are found by the client's daughter. The nurse could be sued for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Writing unverified suspicions of illegal drug use that are later seen by others constitutes libel, as it is a written defamatory statement.
Question 2 of 5
A client is to wear a Holter monitor for continuous cardiac monitoring for 48 hours. The nurse should advise the client to avoid which of the following activities during the monitoring period? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Holter monitors can be affected by electromagnetic interference from wireless devices like iPads (
C), so these should be avoided. Showering and bathing (
D) can damage the monitor or electrodes. Watching TV (
A), using a remote control (
B), drinking caffeine (E), and exercising (F) typically do not interfere with monitoring, though exercise should be noted in the activity log.
Question 3 of 5
A client with HELLP syndrome is admitted to the labor and delivery unit for observation. The nurse knows that the client will have elevated:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) is characterized by elevated liver enzymes, indicating liver dysfunction, along with hemolysis and low platelet counts.
Question 4 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes is started on Precose (acarbose). The nurse should tell the client that the medication should be taken:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acarbose should be taken with the first bite of a meal to effectively delay carbohydrate absorption and control postprandial glucose.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected diverticulitis. The nurse would be most prudent in questioning which of the following diagnostic tests?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A barium enema is contraindicated in acute diverticulitis due to the risk of perforation and peritonitis.