NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with osteoporosis who is being discharged on (alendronate) Fosamax. Which statement would indicate a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alendronate (Fosamax) should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach, not before bedtime, to prevent esophageal irritation. The other statements are correct.
Question 2 of 5
A client scheduled for disc surgery tells the nurse that she frequently uses the herbal supplement kava-kava (piper methysticum). The nurse should notify the doctor because kava-kava:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kava-kava can potentiate the effects of anesthetics and analgesics, increasing the risk of oversedation or prolonged recovery, necessitating physician notification.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting an elderly client following a hip replacement. Which finding requires further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A soft, low sofa can make it difficult for a client with a hip replacement to stand up safely, increasing the risk of falls or injury.
Question 4 of 5
A client with multiple sclerosis has an order to receive Solu Medrol 200 mg IV push. The available dose is Solu Medrol 250 mg per mL. How much medication will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dose: 200 mg ÷ 250 mg/mL = 0.8 mL, the amount to administer.
Question 5 of 5
The client with Alzheimer's disease is being assisted with activities of daily living when the nurse notes that the client uses her toothbrush to brush her hair. The nurse is aware that the client is exhibiting:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apraxia is the inability to perform purposeful movements correctly, such as using a toothbrush to brush hair, despite knowing its function.