NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of being in the early symptomatic stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Which of the following signs and symptoms of infection should the nurse detect during this stage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mild diarrhea is a common early symptom of HIV infection, unlike the other options, which appear in later stages.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed misoprostol (Cytotec). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Misoprostol should be taken with meals to reduce gastrointestinal upset and protect the stomach lining.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a new colostomy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-fiber foods may cause blockages in a new colostomy. The client should start with a low-residue diet and gradually introduce fiber, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should instruct the parents of a school-age child with hemophilia to implement which of the following when the child develops bleeding into a joint? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Resting the joint and administering factor VIII therapy are critical to manage bleeding in hemophilia. Heat and physical therapy may worsen bleeding, and topical antifibrinolytics are not effective for joint bleeds.
Question 5 of 5
What are the nursing implications associated with administering blood and blood products to a client who has a blood type of B negative?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: B negative blood type has anti-A agglutinins (antibodies against A antigen) and lacks the Rh factor, requiring careful matching to avoid transfusion reactions.