NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the nurse's best action for a client with a suspected stroke and aphasia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using simple phrases supports communication in stroke patients with aphasia.
Question 2 of 5
A client is given amiodarone (Cordarone) in the emergency department for a dysrhythmia. Which of the following indicates the drug is having the desired effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amiodarone treats ventricular arrhythmias. A decrease in PVCs indicates the drug is stabilizing the cardiac rhythm, its desired effect.
Question 3 of 5
If the client who was admitted for myocardial infarction (MI) develops cardiogenic shock, which characteristic sign should the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiogenic shock causes decreased cardiac output, leading to reduced renal perfusion and oliguria (low urine output). Bradycardia, elevated BP, and fever are not typical signs.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the urine of a client who has had an ileal conduit and notes that the urine is yellow with a moderate amount of mucus. Based on the data, the nurse should?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow urine with moderate mucus is normal for an ileal conduit due to intestinal segment use. Encouraging high fluid intake prevents complications like calculi or infection.
Question 5 of 5
The son of a 78-year-old client with metastatic prostate cancer is asking the nurse about the purpose of hospice care. Which of the following statements by the nurse best describes hospice care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hospice care focuses on the client and family, providing holistic support to enhance quality of life and comfort during the end-of-life phase.