NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of bipolar disorder who is admitted during a manic episode. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: a quiet, low-stimulation environment helps reduce agitation and promote safety during a manic episode
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The biceps reflex is elicited by placing the thumb on the biceps tendon in the antecubital space and tapping it with a reflex hammer.
Question 3 of 5
A client with schizoaffective disorder is exhibiting Parkinsonian symptoms. Which medication is responsible for the development of Parkinsonian symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Zyprexa, an antipsychotic, can cause extrapyramidal symptoms like Parkinsonism due to dopamine receptor blockade.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client following a lung resection. The hourly output from the chest tube was 300 mL. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A chest tube output of 300 mL per hour is excessive and may indicate hemorrhage, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 5 of 5
A behavior-modification program has been started for an adolescent with oppositional defiant disorder. Which statement describes the use of behavior modification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Behavior modification often uses token economies and rewards to reinforce positive behaviors, encouraging their repetition in disorders like ODD.