NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) for hypothyroidism. Which finding indicates a side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight loss can indicate excessive levothyroxine dosing, as it increases metabolism, unlike the other options, which are not typical side effects.
Question 2 of 5
The multidisciplinary team decides to implement behavior modification with a client. Which of the following nursing actions is of primary importance during this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: to implement a behavior modification plan successfully, all staff members need to be included in program development, and time must be allowed for discussion of concerns from each nursing staff member; consistency and follow-through is important to prevent or diminish the level of manipulation by the staff or client during implementation of this program
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has stage 3 lung cancer and is in renal failure. The client indicates that he does not wish to have life-sustaining treatment and wants to die a natural death. What document does the nurse anticipate this client completing? Fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Living Will (
B) is the correct answer, as it documents a client’s preferences for medical treatment, such as refusing life-sustaining measures, aligning with the client’s wish to die naturally without such interventions.
Question 4 of 5
Which would be included in the nursing care plan of a client experiencing severe delirium tremens?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping closet and bathroom doors closed minimizes visual stimuli that could exacerbate hallucinations or confusion in delirium tremens, promoting a safe environment.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is making preparations for morning visits. Which one of the following clients should the nurse visit first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nighttime dyspnea suggests acute heart failure exacerbation, requiring priority.