NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peripheral artery disease. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peripheral artery disease reduces blood flow, causing intermittent claudication (leg pain with activity) due to muscle ischemia.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of a ventricular tachycardia is receiving Amiodarone (Cordarone). The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amiodarone can cause pulmonary toxicity, a serious side effect requiring monitoring for cough or dyspnea. Hypotension is possible but less specific, and hyperglycemia/hypokalemia are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a six-month-old when she notices a white dot in the infant's right pupil. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A white dot in the pupil (leukocoria) may indicate retinoblastoma or other serious conditions, requiring immediate reporting to the physician for evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected tuberculosis. Which precaution should be implemented?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplets, requiring airborne precautions (e.g., N95 mask, negative pressure room). Standard, droplet, and contact precautions are insufficient.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the client's pulmonary artery pressure (PAP). The nurse is aware that PAP evaluates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulmonary artery pressure (PAP), measured via a pulmonary artery catheter, reflects systolic, diastolic, and mean pressures in the pulmonary artery, indicating right ventricular function and pulmonary circulation status.