NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse teaches a client taking desmopressin (DDAVP) nasal spray about how to manage treatment. The nurse determines that the client needs additional instruction when he makes which of the following comments?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the same nostril each time can cause irritation or reduced efficacy; alternating nostrils is recommended. The other comments reflect correct understanding of desmopressin use.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed theophylline. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Theophylline can cause tachycardia due to its stimulant effects.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a 17-year-old girl who has a severe gonorrheal infection. The nurse realizes that the girl needs further teaching when she states:
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Gonorrhea does not confer immunity, and partners require treatment to prevent reinfection. Potential infertility is a correct understanding, but believing protection eliminates all problems is overly optimistic.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about safety precautions. Which of the following instructions is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding swimming alone is critical for safety in epilepsy to prevent drowning during a seizure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is developing a community health education program about sexually transmitted diseases. Which information about women who acquire gonorrhea should be included?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Women with gonorrhea are often asymptomatic, which increases the risk of delayed treatment and complications, a key point for education.