NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse teach a client with generalized anxiety disorder to help the client cope with anxiety?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cognitive and behavioral strategies, such as relaxation techniques, help clients manage anxiety effectively.
Question 2 of 5
Select the client who is at greatest risk for the development of cancer.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol abuse is a known risk factor for several cancers, including liver, esophageal, and breast cancer, due to chronic inflammation and carcinogenic effects of alcohol metabolites.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse reviewing the electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm strip of a client with a history of a myocardial infarction (MI) notes that the PR intervals are 0.16 seconds. The nurse should arrive at which interpretation of this assessment data?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The PR interval represents the time it takes for the cardiac impulse to spread from the atria to the ventricles. The PR interval range is 0.12 to 0.2 seconds.
Therefore, the finding is normal. The remaining options all indicate an abnormal finding, so they are not appropriate responses.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with a suspected myocardial infarction. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtaining a 12-lead ECG is the priority to confirm myocardial infarction and guide treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of stroke is prescribed clopidogrel (Plavix). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bruising may indicate bleeding, a serious side effect of clopidogrel, an antiplatelet medication, requiring immediate reporting.