NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank with Rationales Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Risperidone can cause weight gain and extrapyramidal symptoms like tremors, which the nurse should monitor.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following instructions is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inspecting feet daily for cuts or sores is critical to prevent infections, a common complication in diabetes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new colostomy about dietary management. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to prevent odor and gas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yogurt contains probiotics that can reduce gas and odor in colostomy output, unlike broccoli, eggs, or beans, which may increase gas.
Question 4 of 5
A pregnant woman at 22 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with gonorrhea. The physician orders doxycycline (Vibramycin). The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Doxycycline is contraindicated in pregnancy due to risks to the fetus. The nurse should discuss changing the order to a safer alternative, such as ceftriaxone, which is recommended for gonorrhea in pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
A client tells the nurse, 'Everybody smiles at me because they know that I was chosen by God for this mission.' The nurse interprets this statement as which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The statement reflects an idea of reference, where the client believes others' actions (smiling) are related to their special mission, a common delusion in psychiatric conditions.