NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lisinopril (Zestril) to a client with hypertension. The client’s blood pressure is 100/60 mmHg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client following a lung resection. The hourly output from the chest tube was 300 mL. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A chest tube output of 300 mL per hour is excessive and may indicate hemorrhage, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 3 of 5
A client hospitalized with cirrhosis has developed abdominal ascites. The nurse should provide the client with snacks that provide additional:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protein-rich snacks help maintain nutritional status and support liver function in cirrhosis, while sodium should be limited to reduce ascites.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a long history of polio. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rest periods help manage fatigue and muscle weakness, common in post-polio syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of clients who are experiencing pain. Which client is the priority for the nurse to see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe chest pain from an acute MI is life-threatening, making this client the priority for immediate assessment and intervention.