NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) requires an ileostomy. The nurse would instruct the client to do which of the following measures as an essential part of caring for the stoma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meticulous cleansing of the peristomal skin prevents irritation and infection, which is critical for ileostomy care.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent with cystic fibrosis has an order for pancreatic enzyme replacement. The nurse knows that the medication should be given:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes are taken with meals and snacks to aid digestion and absorption of nutrients in cystic fibrosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with osteoporosis who is being discharged on (alendronate) Fosamax. Which statement would indicate a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alendronate (Fosamax) should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach, not before bedtime, to prevent esophageal irritation. The other statements are correct.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is intubated and on the ventilator. The client is alert but cannot talk while intubated. Which method of communication would be the best choice for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A picture board allows clear, non-verbal communication for an alert, intubated client, minimizing misinterpretation compared to writing, mouthing, or blinking.
Question 5 of 5
The client has an order for a trough to be drawn on the client receiving Vancomycin. The nurse is aware that the nurse should contact the lab for them to collect the blood:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A trough level for vancomycin is drawn just before the next dose (e.g., 30 minutes before the fourth infusion) to assess the lowest drug concentration.