NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client states, 'I don't want any more tests. Who cares what kind of leukemia I have? I just want to be treated now.' Which is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should explain that specific tests help tailor treatment to the type of leukemia, improving effectiveness. This addresses the client's desire for treatment while emphasizing the importance of diagnostic clarity. The other responses are empathetic but do not provide a rationale for testing.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should caution the client with diabetes mellitus who is taking a sulfonylurea that alcoholic beverages should be avoided while taking these drugs because they can cause which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sulfonylureas combined with alcohol can cause disulfiram-like symptoms, such as flushing, nausea, and palpitations.
Question 3 of 5
A client with suspected gastric cancer undergoes an endoscopy of the stomach. Which of the following assessments made after the procedure would indicate the development of a potential complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sudden increase in temperature post-endoscopy may indicate a complication such as perforation or infection, requiring immediate assessment. Sore throat, sedation, and lack of appetite are expected or unrelated findings.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions is likely to provide the most relief from the pain associated with renal colic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meperidine, an opioid, provides the most effective relief for the severe pain of renal colic by directly addressing pain pathways.
Question 5 of 5
The client's identification armband was removed to start an I.V. line as a part of the preoperative preparation. The transport team has arrived to transport the client to the operating room. The nurse notices that the client's identification band is not on his wrist. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing a new identification armband ensures accurate client identification during transport and surgery, maintaining safety and compliance with protocol.