NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Practice Test RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is receiving Carvedilol (Coreg). The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carvedilol, a beta-blocker, can cause hypotension due to vasodilation and reduced heart rate. Hyperglycemia, tachycardia, and weight gain are not primary concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A client with COPD is in respiratory failure. Which of the following results would be the most sensitive indicator that the client requires a mechanical ventilator?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pH of 7.23 indicates severe respiratory acidosis, suggesting inadequate ventilation and the need for mechanical ventilation. PCO2 58 (
A) and HCO3 30 (
D) are elevated but less critical, and SaO2 90 (
B) is low but not definitive.
Question 4 of 5
A client is taking Rifadin (rifampin) 600 mg PO daily for pulmonary tuberculosis. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin causes harmless red-orange discoloration of urine, sweat, and tears, which clients should be informed about to avoid alarm. It can be taken with or without food, timing is not restricted to bedtime, and it is taken daily, not conditionally.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of osteoarthritis about exercise. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low-impact activities like swimming reduce joint stress in osteoarthritis, improving mobility and reducing pain.