NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has experienced severe multiple trauma. The client's arterial blood gases reveal low arterial oxygen levels that are not responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. The nurse is aware that this finding is a major indicator of the development of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low arterial oxygen levels unresponsive to high oxygen concentrations are indicative of ARDS, often seen in severe trauma due to lung injury. Pneumonia, shock, and asthma present differently.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been prescribed lansoprazole for 4 weeks. The nurse should monitor the client for relief from which problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor and is classified as an antiulcer agent. The intended effect of the medication is relief of pain from gastric irritation, often referred to as heartburn by clients. The medication does not improve the other symptoms listed.
Question 3 of 5
While preparing to provide neonatal care instructions to a primiparous client who delivered a term neonate 24 hours ago, which of the following should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Milia are benign and disappear spontaneously, requiring no treatment, and should be included in teaching.
Question 4 of 5
A home care nurse is providing instructions to a client who is prescribed zolpidem for insomnia. To produce maximum effectiveness of the medication, what instruction should the nurse provide the client regarding how the medication should be taken?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Zolpidem is a sedative. The client should be instructed to take the medication at bedtime and to swallow the medication whole with a full glass of water. For faster onset of sleep, the client should be instructed not to administer the medication with milk or food or immediately after a meal. Antacids should be avoided with the administration of the medication because of interactive effects.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse delegates the care of a multiparous client who delivered a viable term neonate vaginally 30 hours ago and is preparing to be discharged to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). The nurse should instruct the LPN to notify the nurse if the client exhibits which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pulse rate of 100 bpm may indicate postpartum complications like hemorrhage or infection, requiring nurse notification.