NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with chest pain and atrial fibrillation. The nurse accidentally gives the client the wrong dose of digoxin. The client is monitored throughout the shift and no ill effects are noted. Which actions by the nurse are correct? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filling out an incident report and notifying the provider immediately are necessary to address the medication error and ensure client safety, even if no ill effects were observed.
Question 2 of 5
An older man is seen in the outpatient clinic for treatment of an acute attack of gout. Which of the following nursing interventions would be MOST beneficial in decreasing the client’s pain during ambulation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: would relieve weight, pressure, and stress on affected leg, may use walker
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse is seeing a client who suffers from caregiver strain due to caring for her elderly parents who have dementia and live with her. Which action by the nurse during the assessment is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing support systems identifies resources to alleviate caregiver strain, guiding interventions to reduce stress.
Question 4 of 5
A toddler with otitis media has just completed antibiotic therapy. A recheck appointment should be made to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A recheck appointment confirms that the otitis media has resolved, ensuring no residual infection or complications.
Question 5 of 5
The client is being evaluated for possible acute leukemia. Which inquiry by the nurse is most important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unexplained weight loss is a common symptom of leukemia due to increased metabolic demand and systemic effects of the disease.