NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac). The nurse should explain that this medication works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ranitidine, an H2-receptor blocker, reduces gastric acid secretion, helping to heal peptic ulcers.
Question 2 of 5
When a child is able to grasp the idea that a ball continues to exist even though his parent placed the ball under a hat, the child is in which of the following stages in the development of logical thinking, according to Piaget?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Object permanence, understanding that objects exist when out of sight, develops during the sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years) per Piaget's theory.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a mastectomy. Which of the following interventions is most important in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging arm exercises prevents lymphedema and promotes circulation post-mastectomy.
Question 4 of 5
You assess your family as having a deficit in terms of their instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs). Which healthcare professional would you most likely refer this family to in order to address this deficit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occupational therapists specialize in helping individuals improve their ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., managing finances, cooking), making them the most appropriate referral for this deficit.
Question 5 of 5
A child with the diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease has a temporary colostomy. The nurse provides instructions to the parents about colostomy care at home. Which statement by the parents indicates their understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parents are instructed to report signs of skin breakdown or stomal complications, such as ribbonlike stools or failure to pass flatus or stools, to the primary health care provider or the nurse. Moist, red granulation tissue may grow around an ostomy site and does not require special treatment. The remaining options are incorrect actions and considered contraindicated.