NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 60-year-old woman exhibits forgetfulness, emotional lability, confusion, and decreased concentration. She has been unable to perform activities of daily living without assistance. After a thorough medical evaluation, a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease was made. An appropriate nursing intervention to decrease the anxiety of this client would include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This answer is correct. The more the client is able to control her daily routine, the less anxiety she will experience. This answer is incorrect. Confrontation tends to increase anxiety. This answer is incorrect. Reality testing is an assessment tool. It does not decrease anxiety. This answer is incorrect. A highly stimulating environment increases distractibility and anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
A client with paranoid schizophrenia has an order for Thorazine (chlorpromazine) 400 mg orally twice daily. Which of the following symptoms should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever, sore throat, and weakness may indicate agranulocytosis, a serious side effect of chlorpromazine requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 3 of 5
During discharge planning, parents of a child with rheumatic fever should be able to identify which of the following as toxic symptoms of sodium salicylate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These are toxic symptoms of sodium salicylate. (B, C,
D) These are not symptoms associated with sodium salicylate.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-year-old child has Down syndrome. The community health nurse has coordinated a special preschool program. The nurse's primary goal is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal for a child with Down syndrome is to facilitate optimal growth and development through tailored interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of chronic migraines is admitted with complaints of nausea. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antiemetics relieve nausea in migraines, improving comfort and preventing dehydration.