NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reviews the serum laboratory results for a client prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which most frequent side effect of this medication should the nurse specifically monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client taking a potassium-losing diuretic must be monitored for decreased potassium levels. Other fluid and electrolyte imbalances that occur with the use of this medication include hyponatremia, hypercalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypophosphatemia.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a child with moderate diarrhea asks how to manage her child's illness. Which of the following should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) is recommended for moderate diarrhea in children to provide easily digestible, low-fiber foods that help firm stools.
Question 4 of 5
Sucking provides the infant with a sense of security and comfort. It also is an outlet for releasing tension. The infant should not be discouraged from sucking on the pacifier. Fussiness after feeding may indicate that the infant's appetite is not satisfied. Sucking is not manipulative in the sense of seeking parental attention.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sucking on a pacifier is a normal, comforting behavior for infants, supporting emotional regulation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should be the nurse's priority assessment after an epidural anesthetic has been administered to a client in labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epidurals can cause hypotension due to vasodilation, making blood pressure the priority assessment.