NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a lumbar puncture. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate in the immediate post-procedure period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the client flat for 4-6 hours post-lumbar puncture reduces the risk of spinal headache due to cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion in the urine.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of stroke is at risk for aspiration. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D, E
Rationale: Upright positioning, assessing gag reflex, small frequent meals, and thickened liquids reduce aspiration risk. Thin liquids increase risk.
Question 4 of 5
A client asks the nurse how long she has to take her medicine for hypothyroidism. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism typically requires lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy, as the condition is usually permanent due to underlying thyroid dysfunction.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease reports epigastric pain. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing pain characteristics provides data to determine the cause and severity, guiding further interventions.