NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is most closely aligned with the principles and concepts of informed consent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informed consent is most closely aligned with self-determination , as it empowers clients to make autonomous decisions about their care based on full disclosure of information.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is having an acute asthma attack. The nurse should notify the physician of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased breath sounds indicate severe airway obstruction in an asthma attack, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse reviews the client's health care record and notes that the client is taking donepezil hydrochloride. Understanding the purpose of this medication, the nurse suspects this client has which medical problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Donepezil hydrochloride is a cholinergic agent that is used in the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type. It enhances cholinergic functions by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine. It slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease. None of the remaining options are conditions that are treated with this medication.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of asthma reports increased wheezing. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations to relieve bronchospasm.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) is to be admitted to a medical-surgical unit. Which action should the nurse take when planning a bed assignment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: According to category-specific (respiratory) isolation precautions, a client with TB requires a private room. The room needs to be well ventilated and should have at least 6 to 12 exchanges of fresh air per hour and should be ventilated to the outside if possible.
Therefore, option 1 is the only correct choice.