NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy for a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis. The nurse determines that which finding is the least reliable indicator of effectiveness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A systolic heart murmur, once present in the client, will not resolve spontaneously and is therefore the least reliable indicator. Clear breath sounds are a normal finding, and in this instance could mean resolution of heart failure, if that was accompanying the endocarditis. Negative blood cultures and normothermia indicate resolution of infection.
Question 2 of 5
After surgery to create a urinary diversion, the client is at risk for a urinary tract infection. The nurse should plan to incorporate which of the following interventions into the client's care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the appliance when one-third full prevents urine stasis, reducing infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
Your client has superior vena cava syndrome. The client's wife asks you what this is. How should you respond to the client's wife? You should explain that superior vena cava syndrome is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Superior vena cava syndrome is caused by compression of the superior vena cava, a major vein, leading to symptoms like swelling and shortness of breath.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is admitted with dyspnea. The nurse should place the client in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler's position (semi-upright) reduces preload and eases breathing in heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client taking memantine. Which data should the nurse monitor for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Memantine is a medication used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. This medication needs to be avoided in clients with severe renal dysfunction, and a reduced dosage is needed in moderate renal dysfunction. The other options are not specifically associated with this medication.