NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The diagnostic work-up of a client hospitalized with complaints of progressive weakness and fatigue confirm a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The medication used to treat myasthenia gravis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neostigmine (Prostigmine) is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to improve muscle strength in myasthenia gravis.
Question 2 of 5
A client with increased intracranial pressure is receiving Mannitol and Lasix. The nurse recognizes that these two drugs are given to reverse which effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol and Lasix are diuretics that reduce cerebral edema by drawing fluid out of swollen brain cells, decreasing intracranial pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A 19-year-old female is admitted to the psychiatric floor after a suicide attempt 3 days ago. With client safety a priority, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the client near the nursing station allows close monitoring without isolation, balancing safety and autonomy. Constant staff presence is resource-intensive and not always necessary.
Question 4 of 5
A client with AIDS has impaired nutrition because of diarrhea. Which diet selection by the client would indicate a need for further teaching of foods that can worsen the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raw vegetables in a tossed salad can exacerbate diarrhea in AIDS patients. Baked chicken, broiled fish, and steamed rice are easier to digest and less likely to worsen diarrhea.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 2 following a total knee replacement. The client reports pain at the surgical site and has a temperature of 100.8°F (38.2°C). Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: assessing the surgical site for signs of infection is the first step to determine the cause of the fever and pain