NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of diverticulitis is prescribed a high-fiber diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Broccoli is high in fiber, supporting bowel regularity in diverticulitis, unlike low-fiber foods like white rice or bread.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been prescribed lansoprazole for 4 weeks. The nurse should monitor the client for relief from which problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor and is classified as an antiulcer agent. The intended effect of the medication is relief of pain from gastric irritation, often referred to as heartburn by clients. The medication does not improve the other symptoms listed.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The nurse should document which goals for the client in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: A common, life-threatening opportunistic infection that occurs in clients with AIDS is Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. Its symptoms include fever, exertional dyspnea, and nonproductive cough. The absence of respiratory distress and that of a fever are two of the goals that the nurse sets as priorities. The remaining options are not specifically related to AIDS.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about the use of a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. Which step should the client perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler first ensures the medication is properly mixed for effective delivery through the spacer.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse delegates the care of a multiparous client who delivered a viable term neonate vaginally 30 hours ago and is preparing to be discharged to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). The nurse should instruct the LPN to notify the nurse if the client exhibits which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pulse rate of 100 bpm may indicate postpartum complications like hemorrhage or infection, requiring nurse notification.