NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with vaginal cancer is being treated with a radioactive vaginal implant. The client's husband asks the nurse if he can spend the night with his wife. The nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Radioactive implants emit radiation posing a risk to others. Visitation is limited to short periods (e.g. 30 minutes) to minimize radiation exposure. The other options do not address the safety concern related to radiation.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a child with diabetes insipidus, the nurse should be aware of the cardinal signs of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anemia and vomiting are not cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus. Polyuria and polydipsia are the cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus. Irritability relieved by feeding water, not formula, is a common sign, but not the cardinal sign, of diabetes insipidus. Hypothermia and azotemia are signs, but not cardinal signs, of diabetes insipidus.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of phenylketonuria (PKU) is seen in the local family planning clinic. While completing the intake history, the nurse provides information for a healthy pregnancy. Which statement indicates that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Artificial sweeteners like aspartame contain phenylalanine, which is harmful in PKU. A low-phenylalanine diet, healthy snacks, and preventing mental retardation are correct understandings.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peripheral artery disease. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peripheral artery disease reduces blood flow, causing intermittent claudication (leg pain with activity) due to muscle ischemia.
Question 5 of 5
A client has recently been diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma. The nurse should tell the client to avoid taking:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benadryl, an antihistamine, can increase intraocular pressure, worsening primary open-angle glaucoma, so it should be avoided.