NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected tension pneumothorax. Which of the following interventions is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preparing for needle decompression is the highest priority in tension pneumothorax to relieve pressure and restore lung function.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet). The nurse should teach the client that this medication works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levodopa-carbidopa increases dopamine levels in the brain, helping to alleviate Parkinson's symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following theories of pain are you utilizing when you recognize the fact that some of the factors that open this 'gate' to pain are low endorphins and anxiety and that some of the factors that close this 'gate' to pain are decreased anxiety and fear?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Melzack and Wall's Gate Control Theory posits that pain perception is modulated by factors like anxiety (opening the gate) and reduced anxiety or endorphins (closing the gate).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a neonate with respiratory distress syndrome. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surfactant administration is the primary treatment for respiratory distress syndrome in neonates, improving lung compliance and oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring regular liver function tests.