NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A 5-month-old is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Nursing interventions will focus on:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atopic dermatitis involves inflamed skin prone to infection, so preventing infection through gentle skin care and monitoring is a priority.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a Whipple procedure. The nurse notes that the drainage from the nasogastric tube is bile tinged in appearance and has increased in the past hour. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased bile-tinged drainage may indicate a complication, such as a leak, requiring physician notification.
Question 3 of 5
A 19-year-old male was prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) 3 weeks ago for depression. He calls the clinic today and tells the nurse that he has been feeling increasingly anxious and wants to stop taking the medication because it is not working. The best response for the nurse is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased anxiety is a common early side effect of SSRIs like sertraline, which typically subsides after a few weeks. The therapeutic effect takes 4-6 weeks. Continuing the medication and monitoring is appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with bipolar disorder, manic phase who is taking lithium. Which of the following snacks would be best for the client with mania?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An apple is a healthy, low-sodium snack, suitable for a client on lithium, as high sodium foods like potato chips can affect lithium levels.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being discharged on Coumadin after hospitalization for a deep vein thrombosis. The nurse recognizes that which food would be restricted while the client is on this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lettuce, especially leafy greens, is high in vitamin K, which can antagonize Coumadin's anticoagulant effect, requiring dietary restriction or monitoring.