NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted for suspected bladder cancer. Which one of the following factors is most significant in the client's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-term smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer due to carcinogenic chemicals in tobacco being excreted in urine, irritating the bladder.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with chest tubes notes that the Pleuravac's collection chambers are full. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When the Pleuravac collection chambers are full, a new unit is needed to continue effective drainage and maintain the closed system.
Question 3 of 5
A client with recurrent episodes of gout has been advised to eat a low-purine diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise him to limit or avoid? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: High-purine foods like liver (
A), sardines (
B), and beef broth (E) should be limited to reduce gout flare-ups. Wine (
C), low-fat yogurt (
D), and potatoes (F) are low in purines and generally safe.
Question 4 of 5
A client is prescribed heparin 2,000 units SC q8 hours. The pharmacy sends heparin 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer every 24 hours?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dose per injection: 2,000 units ÷ 5,000 units/mL = 0.4 mL. Q8 hours = 3 doses/day. 0.4 mL × 3 = 1.2 mL/day.
Question 5 of 5
A client is hospitalized with an acute myocardial infarction. Which nursing diagnosis reflects an understanding of the cause of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired tissue perfusion due to coronary occlusion is the primary cause of acute myocardial infarction.