NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young woman is transferred to a psychiatric crisis unit with a diagnosis of a dissociative disorder. The nurse knows which of the following comments by the client is MOST indicative of this disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dissociative disorders involve a disruption in the normal integration of consciousness, memory, identity, or perception. The statement 'I feel like I'm watching myself from outside my body' is indicative of depersonalization, a common symptom of dissociative disorders. Option A is associated with PTSD, B suggests a physical issue, and D is characteristic of psychotic disorders.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client with type 2 diabetes for a CT with contrast to evaluate diverticulitis with a possible mass. Which of the following medications on the client's medication list would be of concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin should be held before and after contrast CT due to the risk of lactic acidosis if renal function is impaired by contrast dye.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse asks the client with an epidural anesthesia to void every hour during labor. The rationale for this intervention is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can diminish bladder sensation, increasing the risk of urinary retention, so hourly voiding is encouraged.
Question 4 of 5
During which stage of injury repair does the wound show evidence of erythema and edema, and phagocytosis begins?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The inflammation stage (
B) involves erythema, edema, and phagocytosis as the body responds to injury. Other stages (A, C,
D) have different processes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client with elevated cholesterol levels. Which cooking oil is not suggested for the client on a low-cholesterol diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coconut oil is high in saturated fats, which raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for a low-cholesterol diet.