NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
To minimize confusion in the elderly hospitalized client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calm, clear explanations reduce anxiety and confusion in elderly clients, promoting orientation and comfort in the hospital setting.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse working the organ transplant unit is caring for a client with a white blood cell count of 450. During evening visitation, a visitor brings a basket of fruit. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A white blood cell count of 450 indicates severe immunosuppression, so the fruit should be removed to prevent infection from potential contaminants.
Question 3 of 5
The diagnostic work-up of a client hospitalized with complaints of progressive weakness and fatigue confirm a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The medication used to treat myasthenia gravis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neostigmine (Prostigmine) is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to improve muscle strength in myasthenia gravis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: listening to music can distract the client and reduce the intensity of auditory hallucinations
Question 5 of 5
Upon entering the client's room the nurse discovers a dose of amoxicillin at the bedside. Which of the following should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documenting in the medical record and filing an incident report address the medication error and ensure follow-up for patient safety.