NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected urinary tract infection. Which symptom is most common?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dysuria (painful urination) is the most common symptom of a urinary tract infection, reflecting bladder or urethral irritation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of venous insufficiency who is prescribed horse chestnut extract. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Horse chestnut extract may increase bleeding risk, so bleeding should be reported immediately.
Question 3 of 5
Sexually transmitted diseases are communicable diseases that must be reported. The nurse is responsible for reporting these diseases to the appropriate public health agency, and to maintain the patient's confidentiality. The client's family cannot request release of medical information without the client's consent. A physician's order is not a substitute for a client's consent to release medical information in the absence of a communicable disease.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reporting STDs to public health agencies is mandatory, but confidentiality must be maintained except in specific legal circumstances.
Question 4 of 5
The client with borderline personality disorder spends much time around the nurse's station, making numerous minor requests. The nurse interprets these behaviors as indicating which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent requests and presence at the nurse's station in borderline personality disorder often reflect fears of abandonment and attention-seeking behaviors, characteristic of the disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A 9-year-old child is scheduled for an electromyelogram. To prepare the child for this procedure, what should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A verbal explanation in age-appropriate terms helps a 9-year-old understand the procedure, reducing anxiety and promoting cooperation.