NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A temporary colostomy is performed on the client with colon cancer. The nurse is aware that the proximal end of a double barrel colostomy:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The proximal end of a double-barrel colostomy, which produces stool, is typically on the client's right side.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that a common mode of transmission of clostridium difficile is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: C. difficile is transmitted via fecal-oral route through contaminated stool.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 36-year-old female recently diagnosed with Addison's disease. The nurse recognizes further teaching is needed if the client states,
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison’s disease requires increased salt intake due to aldosterone deficiency. Lifelong hormone therapy, medical alert bracelets, and monitoring for adrenal crisis are correct.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer streptomycin 0.25 g. The directions say to reconstitute with 9 mL of sterile water for a concentration of 400 mg/2 mL. How many mLs will the nurse give? Fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: 1.25 mL
Rationale: Dose: 0.25 g = 250 mg. Concentration: 400 mg/2 mL = 200 mg/mL. Volume = 250 mg ÷ 200 mg/mL = 1.25 mL.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new colostomy about dietary management. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client avoid to reduce odor and gas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: broccoli is a gas-forming food that can increase odor and gas in a colostomy