NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of stroke is at risk for aspiration. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D, E
Rationale: Upright positioning, assessing gag reflex, small frequent meals, and thickened liquids reduce aspiration risk. Thin liquids increase risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client states she thinks she is experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The nurse should next ask the client about which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PMS symptoms, such as tension and fatigue, typically occur before menses and may persist into the early menstrual phase. Irregular cycles, post-menses mood swings, or midcycle symptoms are less characteristic of PMS.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of pancreatitis is admitted with abdominal pain. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Pancreatitis can cause hypocalcemia (due to fat necrosis) and hypotension (due to fluid loss).
Question 4 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is prescribed aripiprazole (Abilify). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Aripiprazole can cause weight gain and akathisia (restlessness), which the nurse should monitor.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is admitted with hyperphosphatemia. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium carbonate binds phosphate in the gut to manage hyperphosphatemia.