NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is admitted to the hospital with hypertensive crises. Diazoxide (Hyperstat) is ordered. During administration, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diazoxide can cause hyperglycemia, so monitoring blood glucose levels is essential during administration.
Question 2 of 5
A client has immune thrombocytopenic purpura. The client's platelet count is 19,000. Which initial treatment does the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For ITP with a platelet count of 19,000, immunosuppressive therapy (
B), like corticosteroids, is typically initial to increase platelet production. Splenectomy (
A) is later, observation (
C) is risky, and platelets (
D) are less effective.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of hepatitis who is experiencing pruritis. Which would be the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adding baby oil to bath water helps moisturize the skin and alleviate pruritis caused by hepatitis, as it soothes dry, itchy skin without causing irritation.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted to the hospital with hypertensive crises. Diazoxide (Hyperstat) is ordered. During administration, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diazoxide can cause hyperglycemia, so monitoring blood glucose levels is essential during administration.
Question 5 of 5
A client with cirrhosis has developed signs of heptorenal syndrome. Which diet is most appropriate for the client at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low protein and low sodium diets reduce the burden on the liver and kidneys in hepatorenal syndrome.