Welcome to our NCLEX Daily Ten Practice! This practice is designed to help you solidify your knowledge, improve your skills, and prepare thoroughly for the NCLEX exam. With ten questions to tackle each day, you’ll have the opportunity to review a broad range of subjects covered in the NCLEX exam.
1. A 45-year-old male patient who recently underwent a kidney transplant is being monitored in the post-operative period. During a routine check-up, the patient reports feeling generally unwell and expresses discomfort in the area of the transplant. The nurse is vigilant for signs of organ rejection. Which of the following assessments would most strongly prompt the nurse to suspect organ rejection?
2. A 52-year-old male patient, who is overweight and has a history of mild hypertension, presents to the healthcare facility with symptoms of severe flank pain and hematuria. The patient has been diagnosed with ureteral colic. The nurse is focusing on the immediate management of the patient’s condition. What should be the immediate objective of nursing care for this patient?
3. A 38-year-old female patient with a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is scheduled to receive Lugol’s iodine solution as a preoperative preparation before undergoing a subtotal thyroidectomy. The patient experiences symptoms including rapid heart rate, weight loss, and anxiety. The nurse is preparing to administer the medication and educates the patient on its purpose. What is the primary reason for administering Lugol’s iodine solution to this patient?
4. A 30-year-old male patient, recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, is being educated by the nurse on potential complications of diabetes, including acute hypoglycemia. The patient is keen to understand how different health conditions might interact with his diabetes. The nurse is discussing other conditions that might also predispose a patient to develop acute hypoglycemia. Which of the following conditions can also lead to acute hypoglycemia?
5. A 55-year-old female patient is receiving combination chemotherapy for the treatment of metastatic carcinoma. The patient has been experiencing fatigue and nausea. The nurse is closely monitoring the patient for potential systemic side effects of the chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following systemic side effects should the nurse monitor for in this patient?