NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease is on a low-potassium diet. Which food should the nurse advise the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas are high in potassium, which must be limited in chronic kidney disease to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed ipratropium (Atrovent). The nurse should teach the client that this medication works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ipratropium, an anticholinergic, dilates bronchioles, improving airflow in COPD.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with valvular heart disease is at risk for developing heart failure. What should the nurse assess as the priority when monitoring for heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Breath sounds are the best way to assess for the onset of heart failure. The presence of crackles or an increase in crackles is an indicator of fluid in the lungs caused by heart failure. The remaining options are components of the assessment but are less reliable indicators of heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering indomethacin to a neonate. To ensure that the nurse has identified the neonate correctly, the nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Correct identification involves checking the ID band against the medical record and date of birth, and confirming with parents.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a nephrectomy. Which of the following interventions is most important in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring urine output is critical post-nephrectomy to assess the function of the remaining kidney.