NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother asks the home health nurse for guidance on what foods are safe to give her child, who is on strict neutropenic precautions. The nurse looks at the mother's grocery list and advises her to avoid
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neutropenic precautions require avoiding fresh, unprocessed foods (e.g., fresh veggies) due to bacterial risk. Canned, pasteurized, or peeled foods are safer.
Question 2 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder is taking lithium to control symptoms. Which of the following statements indicates the need for further education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lithium requires ongoing monitoring (B is incorrect), as levels and side effects need regular checks. Thyroid tests (
A), avoiding ibuprofen (
C), and hydration (
D) are correct.
Question 3 of 5
A client on the post-op floor underwent surgery 4 days ago. The night nurse reports to the nurse coming on to dayshift that the client complained all night of pain, even though she received every dose of prescribed pain medication. The client currently rates the pain at a 10 out of 10. The day shift nurse should first
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent severe pain post-op suggests a complication (e.g., infection, hemorrhage). A full assessment is the priority to identify the cause before adjusting treatment.
Question 4 of 5
In planning care for the patient with ulcerative colitis, the nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis as a priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid volume deficit is a priority in ulcerative colitis due to frequent diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client with AIDS regarding needed changes in food preparation. Which statement indicates that the client understands the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thoroughly cooking meat reduces the risk of foodborne infections, which is critical for clients with AIDS due to their weakened immune systems.