NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 36-year-old female recently diagnosed with Addison's disease. The nurse recognizes further teaching is needed if the client states,
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison’s disease requires increased salt intake due to aldosterone deficiency. Lifelong hormone therapy, medical alert bracelets, and monitoring for adrenal crisis are correct.
Question 2 of 5
Which person is at greatest risk for developing Lyme's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Landscapers are at higher risk for Lyme disease due to frequent exposure to tick-infested outdoor environments, where the disease is transmitted.
Question 3 of 5
A client with Alzheimer's disease has been prescribed donepezil (Aricept). Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client on Aricept?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Donepezil can cause dizziness due to its cholinergic effects, so clients should rise slowly to prevent falls. It's taken at bedtime, not with meals, and doses shouldn't be doubled.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hypoparathyroidism. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: muscle cramps and tetany are signs of hypoparathyroidism due to hypocalcemia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse must teach a client how to do wound care and dressing changes prior to discharge. Which of the following are barriers to learning? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,F
Rationale: Barriers to learning include fear (
B), which can hinder concentration; illiteracy (
C), which affects understanding written instructions; and hearing impairment (F), which impedes verbal communication. Age 55 (
A), weakness (
D), and asking questions (E) are not barriers.