NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has prescribed a Becloforte (beclomethasone) inhaler two puffs twice a day for a client with asthma. The nurse should tell the client to report:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sore throat may indicate oral candidiasis, a side effect of inhaled corticosteroids like beclomethasone.
Question 2 of 5
A preterm infant with sepsis is receiving Gentamycin (garamycin). Which physiological alteration places the preterm infant at increased risk for toxicity related to aminoglycoside therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The immature renal system in preterm infants reduces the ability to excrete aminoglycosides like Gentamycin, increasing the risk of toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should explain to a client that tolbutamide (Orinase) is effective for diabetics who
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: oral hypoglycemic agents are administered to type II (non-insulindependent) clients who are able to produce minimal amounts of insulin
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with suspected Legionnaires' disease. Which factor increases the risk of developing Legionnaires' disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Steroid use increases the risk of Legionnaires' disease by suppressing the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to Legionella infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client after an open reduction to the left ulna. The client's left arm is in a plaster cast with an Ace wrap for reinforcement. Which intervention by the nurse can offer nonpharmacological comfort to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevation and ice reduce swelling and pain nonpharmacologically. Scratching under the cast risks skin damage, and excessive movement may disrupt healing.