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 woman with a history of a left radical mastectomy is being admitted for abdominal surgery. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Due to lymphedema risk post-mastectomy, blood pressure, I.V. lines, and blood draws should be avoided in the affected arm.
Question 3 of 5
Your client has a doctor's order for the antihistamine medication diphenhydramine for sleep. What should you do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is commonly used off-label for sleep due to its sedative properties, making it appropriate if ordered for this purpose.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is having an acute asthma attack. The nurse should notify the physician of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased breath sounds indicate severe airway obstruction in an asthma attack, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old child is admitted for a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following is most important to include as the nurse teaches this child about the cardiac catheterization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Including the parents in teaching provides emotional support and reassurance to the child, which is critical for a 4-year-old facing a procedure. While a model or catheter explanation may be useful, parental presence is most important for the child's comfort and understanding.