NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected cholecystitis. Which of the following findings is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right upper quadrant pain is a hallmark sign of cholecystitis due to gallbladder inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should assess the child with nephrotic syndrome for which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by generalized edema and no red blood cells in the urine. Blood pressure may be elevated, serum lipids are typically high, and streptococcal antibodies are not typically associated.
Question 3 of 5
When a client of Mexican American descent tells the nurse that she treated her infection by drinking milk, the nurse interprets the client's remark as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Mexican American culture, milk may be used as a traditional remedy for certain conditions, reflecting the ‘hot-cold' disease concept. It's not necessarily confusion, a laxative, or a dietary issue.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed lansoprazole (Prevacid). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lansoprazole is most effective when taken before meals to reduce acid production.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is prescribed olanzapine (Zyprexa). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Olanzapine commonly causes weight gain, requiring monitoring in clients with schizophrenia.