NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted with a possible bowel obstruction. Which question during the nursing history is least helpful in obtaining information regarding this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diet history is less directly related to diagnosing a bowel obstruction compared to pain, vomiting characteristics, or abdominal distension, which are hallmark symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
An AIDS patient has developed a fungal Fusarium infection. The nurse anticipates the physician will order
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Voriconazole is an antifungal effective against Fusarium. Combivir (antiretroviral), famciclovir (antiviral), and ciprofloxacin (antibacterial) are not appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-residue diet for a client with Crohn's disease. Which food is not permitted in a low-residue diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fried fish is high in fat and residue, which can exacerbate symptoms in Crohn's disease; low-residue diets emphasize easily digestible foods.
Question 4 of 5
The mother of a child with chickenpox wants to know if there is a medication that will shorten the course of the illness. Which medication is sometimes used to speed healing of the lesions and shorten the duration of fever and itching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acyclovir can reduce the severity and duration of chickenpox symptoms if started early, particularly in high-risk patients.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes all of the following as part of the Cushing reflex triad EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cushing reflex (response to increased intracranial pressure) includes hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respirations. Cardiac arrhythmia is not part of the triad.