NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the laboratory results of a client who was recently admitted to the hospital. Which one of the following results indicates the presence of inflammation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leukocytosis, an elevated white blood cell count, indicates inflammation or infection. Decreased sedimentation rate, thrombocytopenia, and erythrocytosis are not specific to inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working on a birthing unit that has several unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The nurse determines that the UAP understands the type of information to report to the nurse when the UAP reports which of the following about one of the clients?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Nausea after an epidural and spontaneous rupture of membranes are significant events requiring nurse assessment due to potential complications. Contractions and sleeping are expected findings.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of being in the early symptomatic stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Which of the following signs and symptoms of infection should the nurse detect during this stage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mild diarrhea is a common early symptom of HIV infection, unlike the other options, which appear in later stages.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic bronchitis who is prescribed theophylline (Theo-Dur). Which of the following symptoms indicates theophylline toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a sign of theophylline toxicity, indicating the need for immediate medical evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grapefruit juice can interfere with levothyroxine absorption, so it should be avoided.