NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is scheduled for a CT with and without contrast to rule out diverticulitis. Which medication on the client's medication list would be of concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin should be held before and after contrast CT due to the risk of lactic acidosis if renal function is impaired by contrast dye.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected diverticulitis. The nurse would be most prudent in questioning which of the following diagnostic tests?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A barium enema is contraindicated in acute diverticulitis due to the risk of perforation and peritonitis.
Question 3 of 5
A client is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder following a rape by an unknown assailant. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A supportive environment fosters trust and safety, critical for a client with PTSD to begin processing trauma.
Question 4 of 5
The client with cancer refuses to care for herself. Which action by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploring the reason for the lack of motivation addresses the root cause, enabling tailored interventions to encourage self-care.
Question 5 of 5
Using Naegele's rule for estimating the due date for a pregnancy, if a client's last menstrual cycle started on September 6 and ended September 10, when is the client's approximate due date?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naegele's rule: September 6 + 7 days = September 13, + 9 months = June 13, 2014. Closest is June 10 (
C), adjusting for approximation.