NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which symptom is not associated with glaucoma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Veil-like loss of vision is not typical of glaucoma; foggy vision, halos, and eye pain are common symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 28-year-old female with a long history of heroin addiction. The client tells the nurse that she started off using a small amount recreationally, but as time went on, she needed more and more heroin to feel a high. The nurse recognizes this as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Tolerance is the need for increasing doses to achieve the same effect, as described in the client’s heroin use.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is taking care of an elderly client with congestive heart failure. Which of the following are the most appropriate nursing interventions to reduce the workload of the heart and to promote comfort and rest? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Daily weights monitor fluid status, assistance with self-care reduces exertion, and post-activity vital signs assess heart workload. Sensory stimulation may increase stress.
Question 4 of 5
A client comes into the emergency room after a chemical splashed into her eye at work. The priority nursing intervention is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immediate irrigation with saline removes the chemical, preventing further eye damage. Other actions follow after irrigation.
Question 5 of 5
The client is receiving peritoneal dialysis. If the dialysate returns cloudy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cloudy dialysate suggests peritonitis, requiring lab analysis.