NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Lyme's disease is being treated with Achromycin (tetracycline HCl). The nurse should tell the client that the medication will be rendered ineffective if taken with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antacids containing calcium, magnesium, or aluminum can bind tetracycline, reducing its absorption and effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is to undergo electroconvulsive therapy for severe depression is quite anxious about the treatment and asks the nurse what to expect after treatment. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: ECT causes short-term confusion (
A), headache/muscle soreness (
B), and transient memory loss (
C). Incontinence (
D) and prolonged hallucinations (E) are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A client has recurrent episodes of constipation and fecal impaction. The nurse is assisting the client with a bowel-training regimen. Which of the following interventions should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,F
Rationale: Bowel training includes scheduled toileting (
A), stool softeners (
B), high-fiber diet (
C), and routine exercise (F) to promote regular bowel movements. Daily laxatives (
D) and periodic enemas (E) are not preferred long-term.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who just had a supratentorial craniotomy to remove a tumor. The nurse will implement which of the following in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D, E
Rationale: Monitoring pupils, respiratory status, and excessive drainage are critical to detect complications like increased intracranial pressure. Positioning flat is incorrect; the head should be elevated.
Question 5 of 5
A client with chest pain is scheduled for a heart catheterization. Which of the following would the nurse include in the client's care plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: During heart catheterization, the client may be asked to cough or breathe deeply to facilitate dye movement or assess respiratory response, a key part of preparation.