NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse applies warm compresses to a client's leg. To determine effectiveness of the compresses, the nurse should determine if there is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warm compresses promote vasodilation, improving circulation to the area, which aids healing and reduces symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks the nurse how long she has to take her medicine for hypothyroidism. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism typically requires lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy, as the condition is usually permanent due to underlying thyroid dysfunction.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of glaucoma who is prescribed timolol (Timoptic) eye drops. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Timolol, a beta-blocker, can cause systemic effects like bradycardia, which should be reported immediately.
Question 4 of 5
A client is prescribed amiloride 10 mg orally daily for the treatment of hypertension. Which instruction should the nurse give the client regarding its administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amiloride is a potassium-retaining diuretic used to treat edema or hypertension. A daily dose should be taken in the morning to avoid nocturia. Increased blood pressure is not a reason to hold the medication, and it may be an indication for its use. Sodium should be restricted if used as an antihypertensive. The dose should be taken with food to increase bioavailability.
Question 5 of 5
A widowed client who is receiving chemotherapy tells the nurse that he does not like to cook for himself. A community resource for this client is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals, which directly addresses the client's difficulty with cooking. Hospice is for end-of-life care, VNA focuses on nursing services, and AARP offers advocacy, not meal services.