NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of liver cirrhosis who is admitted with ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: furosemide is a diuretic used to reduce ascites in liver cirrhosis
Question 2 of 5
When applying the leads for a 12-lead electrocardiogram, the nurse places V1 and V2 at the fourth intercostal space to the right and left of the sternum. Which of the remaining leads is placed at the fifth intercostal space on the left midclavicular line?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lead V4 (
B) is placed at the fifth intercostal space on the left midclavicular line in a 12-lead ECG.
Question 3 of 5
A 62-year-old female comes to the clinic with the complaint that her vision seems cloudy. What other signs and symptoms may the client mention that are suggestive of cataracts? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Cataracts cause cloudy vision, difficulty with night vision, and halos around lights. Diplopia, nausea, or eye pain are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A client complains of sharp, stabbing pain in the right lower quadrant that is graded as level 8 on a scale of 10. The nurse knows that pain of this severity can best be managed using:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine sulfate is the most effective for severe, acute pain due to its strong opioid properties.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of liver cirrhosis who is admitted with ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: furosemide is a diuretic used to reduce ascites in liver cirrhosis