NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is scheduled for a creatinine clearance test. Which one of the following preparations is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A creatinine clearance test requires a 24-hour urine collection to assess kidney function accurately, making this the appropriate preparation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with gout about dietary management. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Organ meats are high in purines, which increase uric acid levels and should be avoided in gout.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Consistent sodium intake prevents lithium toxicity, as sodium fluctuations affect lithium levels.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who is receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following flow rates is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A flow rate of 1-2 L/min via nasal cannula is appropriate for COPD clients to avoid suppressing their hypoxic respiratory drive.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is visiting a client who has been prescribed topical clotrimazole. The nurse should educate the client to the fact that this medication will alleviate which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clotrimazole is a topical antifungal used in the treatment of cutaneous fungal infections and will alleviate an associated rash. The nurse teaches the client that it is used for this purpose. It is not used for pain, sneezing, or fever.