NCLEX-RN
Evaluation Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been taking nadolol for the past month. Which finding would indicate a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nadolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent that is used to treat hypertension.
Therefore, a blood pressure within the normal range would indicate an effective response to the medication. Based on this information the remaining options are unrelated to the action of this medication.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring the nutritional status of a client who is receiving enteral nutrition. Which should the nurse monitor as the best clinical indicator of the client's nutritional status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A serum prealbumin level is the most important parameter for determining the effectiveness of a client's nutritional management and nutritional status. Because prealbumin is a major plasma protein with a short half-life, it is sensitive to changes in protein synthesis and catabolism, and it is thus the best clinical indicator of nutritional status. It is a better nutritional index than a daily weight because body weight can be skewed quickly by changes in total body fluid. It is also a better index than anthropomorphic measurements because nutritional status is not necessarily related to skinfold thickness. The calorie count reports the total calories provided to the client without data regarding the client's use of the calories and nutrients.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has created a plan of care to include interventions focused on reassuming self-care for a client who is in traction. The nurse evaluates the plan of care and determines that which observation indicates a successful outcome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A successful outcome for reassuming self-care is for the client to do as much of the self-care as possible. The nurse should promote independence in the client and allow the client to perform as much self-care as is optimal considering the client's condition. The nurse would determine that the outcome is unsuccessful if the client refuses care or allows others to perform the care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has been encouraging the intake of oral fluids for a client in labor to improve hydration. Which indicates a successful outcome of this action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine specific gravity measures the concentration of the urine. During the first stage of labor, the renal system has a tendency to concentrate urine. Labor and birth require hydration and caloric intake to replenish energy expenditure and promote efficient uterine function. An elevated blood pressure and ketones in the urine are not expected outcomes related to labor and hydration. After the membranes have ruptured, it is expected that amniotic fluid may continue to leak.
Question 5 of 5
A client regularly takes nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and misoprostol has been added to the medication regimen. The nurse should monitor the client for the relief of which sign/symptom?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client who regularly takes NSAIDs is prone to gastric mucosal injury, which gives the client epigastric pain as a symptom. Misoprostol is administered to prevent this occurrence. Diarrhea can be a side effect of the medication, but its relief is not an intended effect. Bleeding and infection are unrelated to the question.