NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following findings would indicate a complication of dialysis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: hypotension during dialysis may indicate fluid removal too rapidly or other complications, requiring immediate intervention
Question 2 of 5
The client with cancer refuses to care for herself. Which action by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploring the reason for the lack of motivation addresses the root cause, enabling tailored interventions to encourage self-care.
Question 3 of 5
A client is scheduled for a CT with and without contrast to rule out diverticulitis. Which medication on the client's medication list would be of concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin should be held before and after contrast CT due to the risk of lactic acidosis if renal function is impaired by contrast dye.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to educate a 17-year-old male about testicular cancer at a yearly physical. What information would the nurse include in her teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Testicular cancer is more common in younger men (15–35), has a high survival rate, and self-examination is best after bathing due to relaxed scrotal skin.
Question 5 of 5
A client arrives in the emergency room after a motor vehicle accident. Witnesses tell the nurse that they observed the client's head hit the side of the car door. Nursing assessment findings include BP 70/34, heart rate 130, and respirations 22. Which is the client's most appropriate priority nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension (BP 70/34) and tachycardia (HR 130) indicate hypovolemic shock, likely from blood loss. Fluid volume deficit is the priority diagnosis to address life-threatening hypovolemia.