NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is having electroconvulsive therapy for treatment of severe depression. Which of the following indicates that the client's ECT has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A grand mal seizure is the intended therapeutic effect of ECT, indicating effective treatment for severe depression.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following diet instructions should be given to the client with recurring urinary tract infections?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cranberry juice acidifies urine, reducing bacterial growth and preventing urinary tract infections.
Question 3 of 5
A client has suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and is being treated in the ICU. Which of the following interventions does the nurse anticipate to control intracranial pressure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: ICP control includes elevating head (
A), oxygenating (
B), neutral alignment (
C), sedation (
D), and hypothermia (E) to reduce swelling and metabolic demand.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which information obtained from the mother of a child with cerebral palsy correlates to the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meningitis in infancy can cause neurological damage, correlating with cerebral palsy.