NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Your client has presented in the emergency department with a sudden onset of shortness of breath, dysphagia, dyspnea, coughing, and pain in the chest, arms, neck, and back. Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden onset of these symptoms, especially chest and back pain, suggests a dissected thoracic aortic aneurysm, a life-threatening condition requiring urgent intervention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has administered aminophylline to a client with emphysema. The medication is effective when there is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aminophylline, a bronchodilator, is effective when it relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, improving airflow in emphysema.
Question 3 of 5
The home care nurse notes that an older client is prescribed cimetidine. On assessment of the client, the nurse should check for which side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cimetidine is a gastric acid secretion inhibitor. Older clients are especially susceptible to the central nervous system side effects of cimetidine. The most frequent of these is confusion. Less common central nervous system side effects include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, agitation, and hallucinations. None of the remaining options are associated with the use of this medication.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse applies warm compresses to a client's leg. To determine effectiveness of the compresses, the nurse should determine if there is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warm compresses promote vasodilation, improving circulation to the area, which aids healing and reduces symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing bottle-feeding instructions to the mother of a newborn infant. The nurse provides instructions regarding the amount of formula to be given, knowing that what is the approximate stomach capacity for a newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The stomach capacity of a newborn is approximately 10 to 20 mL. It is 30 to 90 mL for a 1-week-old infant and 75 to 100 mL for a 2- to 3-week-old infant.