NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client who chews the fingers constantly. Before applying mitten restraints, the nurse could try which of the following interventions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Non-restrictive interventions like applying lotion, encouraging physical activity, providing social interaction, and involving family can address the behavior's underlying causes, such as anxiety or sensory needs, while promoting client autonomy and engagement.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse instructs the unlicensed assistive personnel on how to collect a 24-hour urine specimen. Which of the following instructions is correct for a collection that is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Monday and end at 7 a.m. Tuesday?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 24-hour collection includes all urine from after the 7 a.m. Monday void (discarded) to the 7 a.m. Tuesday void (included).
Question 3 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a 12-year-old child who is to receive 48 hours of chemotherapy that is associated with nausea and vomiting, at which of the following times should the nurse anticipate administering an antiemetic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering an antiemetic 30 minutes before chemotherapy and every 4-6 hours prophylactically minimizes nausea and vomiting.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is visiting a client who has been prescribed topical clotrimazole. The nurse should educate the client to the fact that this medication will alleviate which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clotrimazole is a topical antifungal used in the treatment of cutaneous fungal infections and will alleviate an associated rash. The nurse teaches the client that it is used for this purpose. It is not used for pain, sneezing, or fever.
Question 5 of 5
A client takes isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) as an antianginal medication. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the adverse effects of the drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isosorbide dinitrate can cause orthostatic hypotension, so changing positions slowly prevents dizziness, indicating client understanding of adverse effects.