NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with recurrent episodes of gout has been advised to eat a low-purine diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise him to limit or avoid? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: High-purine foods like liver (
A), sardines (
B), and beef broth (E) should be limited to reduce gout flare-ups. Wine (
C), low-fat yogurt (
D), and potatoes (F) are low in purines and generally safe.
Question 2 of 5
A client with angina is experiencing migraine headaches. The physician has prescribed Sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex). Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan is contraindicated in clients with angina due to its vasoconstrictive effects, which can exacerbate ischemia. The nurse should question the prescription.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a female client who is experiencing urge incontinence how to manage her condition at home. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further explanation by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urge incontinence may not be cured in four weeks; bladder retraining aims to manage symptoms, not guarantee a cure, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has just returned to the desk and has four phone messages to return. Which of the following messages should the nurse return FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: indicates chest pain, needs to seek medical attention immediately
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client newly diagnosed with heart failure. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the side effects of furosemide (Lasix)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide can cause potassium loss; eating potassium-rich foods like bananas, dates, or peaches shows understanding of managing this side effect.