NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder is taking lithium to control symptoms. Which of the following statements indicates the need for further education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lithium requires ongoing monitoring (B is incorrect), as levels and side effects need regular checks. Thyroid tests (
A), avoiding ibuprofen (
C), and hydration (
D) are correct.
Question 2 of 5
A priority nursing diagnosis for a child being admitted from surgery following a tonsillectomy is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-tonsillectomy, the risk of bleeding and aspiration is a priority due to the surgical site in the throat.
Question 3 of 5
A client with advanced Alzheimer's disease has been prescribed haloperidol (Haldol). What clinical manifestation suggests that the client is experiencing side effects from this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haloperidol, an antipsychotic, can cause extrapyramidal side effects like tremors, which are common and indicate a neurological side effect.
Question 4 of 5
The client with a history of diabetes insipidus is admitted with polyuria, polydipsia, and mental confusion. The priority intervention for this client is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mental confusion in diabetes insipidus may indicate severe dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, so checking vital signs is the priority to assess stability.
Question 5 of 5
A mother asks the home health nurse for guidance on what foods are safe to give her child, who is on strict neutropenic precautions. The nurse looks at the mother's grocery list and advises her to avoid
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neutropenic precautions require avoiding fresh, unprocessed foods (e.g., fresh veggies) due to bacterial risk. Canned, pasteurized, or peeled foods are safer.