NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with a history of diabetes insipidus is admitted with polyuria, polydipsia, and mental confusion. The priority intervention for this client is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mental confusion in diabetes insipidus may indicate severe dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, so checking vital signs is the priority to assess stability.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a tentative diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The nurse recognizes that myasthenia gravis involves:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder causing impaired nerve-to-muscle communication, leading to muscle weakness, particularly in voluntary muscles.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 9-year-old with asthma has brought an electric CD player for her son to listen to while he is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing the CD player with earphones provides comfort without disturbing others or interfering with oxygen therapy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of prednisone (Deltasone) to a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The client asks, “Why do I need to take this medication?” Which of the following responses by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: prednisone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and pain in rheumatoid arthritis
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant woman has experienced repeated vaginal monilial infections. When educating the client about the infection, which information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Daily bathing (
A), understanding estrogen's role in yeast growth (
B), and wearing cotton panties (
C) help manage monilial infections. Panty liners (
D) may trap moisture, and avoiding panties (E) is impractical.