NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with iron-deficiency anemia is taking an oral iron supplement. The nurse should tell the client to take the medication with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orange juice, rich in vitamin C, enhances the absorption of oral iron supplements.
Question 2 of 5
For which of the following reasons would the nurse use the Braden Scale to assess a client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Braden Scale assesses risk for pressure sores (
B) by evaluating factors like mobility and skin moisture. It is not used for delirium (
A), falls (
C), or substance abuse (
D).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching to a client who is on isoniazid (INH). Which diet selection would let the nurse know that the teaching has been ineffective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isoniazid can interact with tyramine-rich foods like tuna, causing adverse effects (e.g., hypertension). Selecting tuna casserole indicates ineffective teaching. The other foods are safe.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with an orthotopic bladder replacement. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A well-fitting drainage bag is essential for managing an orthotopic bladder replacement.
Question 5 of 5
The glycosylated hemoglobin of a 40-year-old client with diabetes mellitus is 2.5%. The nurse understands that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 2.5% is below the normal range (4-5.6%), indicating overly tight glucose control, but in context, it suggests good diabetes management.