NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching an unlicensed assistive personnel about the care of clients with self-mutilation. Which of the following, if stated by the unlicensed personnel about self-mutilation, demonstrates that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Self-mutilation is often a way to express intense emotions like anger or rage, indicating the assistant understands its emotional significance.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child admitted with a diagnosis of rheumatic fever. Which significant question should the nurse ask the child's parent during the assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever characteristically presents 2 to 6 weeks after an untreated or partially treated group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the respiratory tract. Initially the nurse determines whether any family member has had a sore throat or unexplained fever within the past few weeks. The remaining options are unrelated to the assessment findings of rheumatic fever.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes about sick day management. Which of the following instructions should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D, E
Rationale: Continuing insulin, frequent glucose monitoring, fluid intake, and contacting the provider prevent complications during illness.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is prescribed calcitriol (Rocaltrol). The nurse should explain that this medication works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcitriol, a vitamin D analog, increases calcium absorption in chronic kidney disease to correct hypocalcemia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of hyperthyroidism who is prescribed methimazole (Tapazole). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methimazole can cause agranulocytosis, a serious reduction in white blood cells, requiring monitoring.