NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would be an expected finding in a client with adrenal crisis (addisonian crisis)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain, particularly abdominal, is a common symptom in addisonian crisis due to electrolyte imbalances and hypotension.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been in an automobile accident and the nurse is assessing the client for possible pneumothorax. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden, sharp chest pain is a hallmark of pneumothorax due to pleural irritation. Wheezing, hemoptysis, and cyanosis are less specific or occur later.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a diabetic client using an empowerment approach. The nurse should initiate teaching by asking which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An empowerment approach focuses on the client's knowledge and needs. Starting with what the client already knows about their condition and medications helps tailor education effectively.
Question 4 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 5 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.