NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which type of behavior modification is most likely to benefit a client who has a severe phobia regarding spiders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desensitization (
C), gradually exposing the client to spiders, is most effective for phobias. Other methods (A, B,
D) are less specific.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client's arterial blood gases. The $\mathrm{PaCO}_2$ indicates effective functioning of the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PaCO2 reflects lung function, as the lungs regulate carbon dioxide levels through ventilation; abnormal levels indicate respiratory issues.
Question 3 of 5
A client has had a unilateral adrenalectomy to remove a tumor. The most important measurement in the immediate post-operative period for the nurse to take is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure monitoring is critical post-adrenalectomy, as the adrenal gland regulates blood pressure through hormone production, and surgery may cause instability.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has prescribed Gantrisin (sulfasoxazole) 1 g in divided doses for a client with a urinary tract infection. The nurse should administer the medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gantrisin should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal upset, and adequate fluid intake is needed to prevent crystalluria.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered nitroglycerin buccal tablets for a client with stable angina. The nurse knows that nitroglycerin:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary blood vessels, improving blood flow to the myocardium and relieving angina.