NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Practice Test RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a hiatal hernia who is receiving Propulsid (cisapride). The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cisapride can prolong the QT interval, risking arrhythmias, requiring cardiac monitoring. Hypotension, constipation, and weight gain are not primary side effects.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should be included in discharge teaching for a client with hepatitis C?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol should be avoided as it is detoxified by the liver, which is compromised in hepatitis C. Aspirin is hepatotoxic, blood donation is not allowed, and hepatitis C is not spread orally.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered an injection of RhoGam for a client with blood type A negative. The nurse knows that RhoGam is given at:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RhoGam is administered intramuscularly, typically in the deltoid muscle, for Rh-negative mothers to prevent sensitization. The other locations are incorrect for IM injections of RhoGam.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a hiatal hernia who is receiving Propulsid (cisapride). The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cisapride can prolong the QT interval, risking arrhythmias, requiring cardiac monitoring. Hypotension, constipation, and weight gain are not primary side effects.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia. Which medication is most likely to be prescribed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone, an antipsychotic, is used to treat schizophrenia by managing hallucinations and delusions. Fluoxetine and bupropion are antidepressants, and clonazepam is for anxiety.