NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with gout 10 years ago admits she has never treated her gout and hoped it would just go away. The nurse knows all of the following are potential complications from untreated gout EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Untreated gout can lead to kidney stones, tophi (uric acid nodules), and joint deformities due to chronic urate deposition. Peripheral neuropathy is not a typical complication.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has prescribed Pyridium (phenazopyridine) for a client with urinary urgency. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyridium causes the urine to turn red-orange, a harmless side effect that clients should be informed about to avoid alarm.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on the postpartum unit. Which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A placenta delivered 10 minutes after the infant is at risk for retained fragments, which can cause postpartum hemorrhage, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring the labs of a client admitted with viral hepatitis. Which of the following lab findings would the nurse expect for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Viral hepatitis typically causes increased AST, elevated ammonia, and low serum albumin due to liver damage, while ALT is usually increased, not decreased, and prothrombin time is prolonged.
Question 5 of 5
An obstetrical client calls the clinic with complaints of morning sickness. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating crackers before getting out of bed stabilizes stomach acid and blood sugar, reducing morning sickness.