NCLEX-RN Practice Test

NCLEX-RN Practice Test practice questions, page 14 of 35, with answer review and explanations.

Question 66

Clinical manifestations seen in left-sided rather than in right-sided heart failure are:

  1. Elevated central venous pressure and peripheral edema
  2. Dyspnea and jaundice
  3. Hypotension and hepatomegaly
  4. Decreased peripheral perfusion and rales

Question 67

Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

  1. Positive inotropes
  2. Vasodilators
  3. Diuretics
  4. Antidysrhythmics

Question 68

To ensure proper client education, the nurse should teach the client taking SL nitroglycerin to expect which of the following responses with administration?

  1. Stinging, burning when placed under the tongue
  2. Temporary blurring of vision
  3. Generalized urticaria with prolonged use
  4. Urinary frequency

Question 69

When a client is receiving vasoactive therapy IV, such as dopamine (Intropin), and extravasation occurs, the nurse should be prepared to administer which of the following medications directly into the site?

  1. Phentolamine (Regitine)
  2. Epinephrine
  3. Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
  4. Sodium bicarbonate

Question 70

Which of the following would differentiate acute from chronic respiratory acidosis in the assessment of the trauma client?

  1. Increased PaCO2
  2. Decreased PaO2
  3. Increased HCO3
  4. Decreased base excess