NCLEX-RN
ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a teaching session for a client with hepatitis B who has been prescribed lamivudine (Epivir). Which does the nurse include as adverse effects of the drug?
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Lamivudine side effects include nausea (
A), vomiting (
B), and neutropenia (
D). Steatorrhea (
C) and amnesia (E) are not common.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with Parkinson's disease ways to prevent curvatures of the spine associated with the disease. To prevent spinal flexion, the nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lying prone without a pillow helps counteract the forward flexion posture common in Parkinson's disease, reducing spinal curvature. The other positions do not effectively prevent flexion.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following age-related changes affect the vision of the elderly client?
Correct Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: Age-related vision changes include decreased lens elasticity (
B), lens discoloration (
C), and enophthalmos (E). Pupil dilation decreases (
A), and eye mobility is unaffected (
D).
Question 4 of 5
The client is diagnosed with a retinal detachment. Which symptom is most likely reported by the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Retinal detachment typically causes sudden vision loss, often described as a curtain over the visual field. Pain, redness, and double vision are less common.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer who is receiving Tamoxifen (Nolvadex). The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen, commonly causes hot flashes due to hormonal changes. Blood pressure, appetite, and hair loss are not primary side effects.