NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving enteral feedings through a nasogastric tube, and the nurse is administering the client's medications. Which of the following can be administered through the NG tube? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Pills (crushed, dissolved) (
B) and liquid suspension (
D) are safe for NG administration. Extended-release (
A) and enteric-coated (
C) medications should not be crushed; soft-gel (E) and sublingual (F) are not suitable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the intake and output of a client for the first 12 hours following an abdominal cholecystectomy. Which finding should be reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence of stool post-cholecystectomy may indicate a complication like ileus or obstruction, requiring physician evaluation.
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
A nurse manager is educating a group of nursing students about the Patient's Bill of Rights. The nurse knows that the student nurses have an understanding of the bill when one of the nurses makes which statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Patient’s Bill of Rights includes the right to a fair review of claims against healthcare providers. Other options are incorrect or misrepresent client rights.
Question 5 of 5
The client with preeclampsia is admitted to the unit with an order for magnesium sulfate IV. Which action by the nurse indicates a lack of understanding of magnesium sulfate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding blood pressure checks in one arm is unrelated to magnesium sulfate; the other actions align with monitoring and managing side effects.