NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 72-year-old client with a new colostomy is being evaluated at the clinic today for constipation. When discussing diet with the client, the nurse recognizes that which one of the following foods most likely caused this problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fried, greasy food, such as fried chicken, will produce diarrhealike stools in individuals with all types of GI ostomies. Eggs will cause odor-producing stools in individuals with all types of GI ostomies. Tapioca and rice products will cause constipation in individuals with all types of GI ostomies. Cabbage will cause odor-producing and flatus-producing stools in individuals with all types of GI ostomies.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of myasthenia gravis. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyridostigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is used to treat myasthenia gravis by improving neuromuscular transmission. The other medications are for seizures, hypertension, or arthritis, not myasthenia.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a six-year-old with autistic disorder tells the nurse that her son has been much more difficult to care for since the birth of his sister. The best explanation for changes in the child's behavior is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with autism often rely on structured routines, and disruptions, such as a new sibling, can lead to behavioral changes due to difficulty adapting to change.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of atrial flutter is admitted with complaints of dizziness. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atrial flutter causes rapid heart rates, which can lead to dizziness due to reduced cardiac output, so monitoring heart rate is the priority.
Question 5 of 5
A two-year-old is hospitalized with suspected intussusception. Which finding is associated with intussusception?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Currant jelly stools (bloody, mucousy) are classic in intussusception due to intestinal ischemia. Vomiting and a palpable abdominal mass may occur, but stools and flank masses are less specific.