NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5.
A client who was started on antipsychotic medication 2 weeks ago is preparing for discharge from the hospital. Compliance with the medication regimen is important despite the mild side effects encountered. In order to increase the likelihood of medication compliance, the nurse would:
A. Discuss the disease process and the importance of the medication in prevention of symptoms.
B. Inform the client that additional side effects are to be expected and need not be reported.
C. Discuss the importance of getting blood drawn weekly to determine medication therapeutics.
D. Inform the client to cease taking the medication when all psychotic symptoms have cleared.
Explanation: This answer is correct. If the client is well informed about what reactions to expect from her medication, she is more likely to follow the treatment regimen. This answer is incorrect. There are many side effects that are reversible by medication, and these must be reported to the nurse or physician. There are also more severe side effects, such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome, characterized by fever, tachycardia, and diaphoresis, which can be life threatening. This answer is incorrect. There is no need for weekly blood tests if the drug regimen has been followed properly. This answer is incorrect. The client should continue the medication until the physician recommends any change in the drug regimen. Symptoms will usually reappear if medication is discontinued.
Question 2 of 5.
A client is diagnosed with stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma. The nurse recognizes that the client has involvement:
A. In a single lymph node or single site
B. In more than one node or single organ on the same side of the diaphragm
C. In lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm
D. In disseminated organs and tissues
Explanation: Stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma involves two or more lymph nodes or a single organ on the same side of the diaphragm, per the Ann Arbor staging system.
Question 3 of 5.
When caring for a client with an anterior cervical discectomy, the nurse should give priority to assessing for post-operative bleeding. The nurse should pay particular attention to:
A. Drainage on the surgical dressing
B. Complaints of neck pain
C. Bleeding from the mouth
D. Swelling in the posterior neck
Explanation: Swelling in the posterior neck may indicate a hematoma, which can compress the airway or spinal cord, making it a priority assessment post-cervical discectomy.
Question 4 of 5.
Which of the following combinations of foods is appropriate for an eight-month-old infant?
A. Cocoa-flavored cereal, orange juice, and strained meat
B. Graham crackers, strained prunes, and pudding
C. Rice cereal, bananas, and strained carrots
D. Mashed potatoes, strained beets, and whole milk
Explanation: Rice cereal, bananas, and strained carrots are developmentally appropriate, easily digestible foods for an eight-month-old, unlike the other options, which include choking hazards or inappropriate items like whole milk.
Question 5 of 5.
A client with HELLP syndrome is admitted to the labor and delivery unit for observation. The nurse knows that the client will have elevated:
A. Serum glucose levels
B. Liver enzymes
C. Pancreatic enzymes
D. Plasma protein levels
Explanation: HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) is characterized by elevated liver enzymes, reflecting liver dysfunction.
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