NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
You are caring for a client who has been taking illicit amphetamines and states that they continue to use this illicit drug because they 'suffer and feel lousy' when they try to stop taking it. Which nursing diagnosis is the most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's symptoms of feeling 'lousy' when stopping the drug indicate physical dependence, as the body has adapted to the presence of amphetamines, leading to withdrawal symptoms upon cessation.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital in myasthenic crisis. The nurse should ask the client about which precipitating factor for this event?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myasthenic crisis is often caused by undermedication and responds to the administration of cholinergic medications such as neostigmine and pyridostigmine. Increased sleep and change in diet are not precipitating factors. However, overexertion and overeating could possibly trigger myasthenic crisis. Cholinergic crisis is caused by excess medication and responds to withholding of medications.
Question 3 of 5
Select the client who is at greatest risk for impaired vascular perfusion.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for impaired vascular perfusion due to its effects on endothelial damage and atherosclerosis, significantly increasing the risk of peripheral vascular disease.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. Which action is essential to maintain airway patency?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning as needed removes secretions, maintaining tracheostomy patency and preventing airway obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
While preparing a client for surgery, the nurse assesses for psychosocial problems that may cause preoperative anxiety. Which of the following is believed to be the most distressing fear a preoperative client is likely to experience?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fear of the unknown is often the most distressing preoperative fear, as uncertainty about the procedure and outcome heightens anxiety.