NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Because a client is taking an MAO inhibitor, it is necessary to discuss the need for adherence to a low-tyramine diet. Which of the following are foods that she should avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These foods may produce elevation in blood pressure when consumed during MAO inhibition therapy. These foods have not been pickled, fermented, smoked, or aged. They contain very little, if any, tyramine or tryptophan. As long as the meat has not been aged or smoked, it is within the dietary regimen. Fresh fruits can be consumed as desired. However, the consumption of bananas is limited.
Question 2 of 5
A client is in early labor. Her fetus is in a left occipitoanterior (LOA) position; fetal heart sounds are best auscultated just:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In LOA, the fetus's back is on the mother's left anterior side, so fetal heart sounds are best heard below the umbilicus on the left.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-sodium diet for a client with hypertension. Which food should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium, which exacerbates hypertension. Fresh fruit, grilled chicken, and brown rice are low-sodium options suitable for a hypertension diet.
Question 4 of 5
Which clients can be assigned to share a room in the emergency department during a disaster?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pregnant client and a client with a fractured arm have stable non-infectious conditions suitable for sharing a room. The other pairs include clients with unstable (cyanosis abdominal wound chest pain) or infectious (MRS
A) conditions or psychiatric issues requiring isolation.
Question 5 of 5
A client receiving Vancocin (vancomycin) has a serum level of 20 mcg/mL. The nurse knows that the therapeutic range for vancomycin is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The therapeutic range for vancomycin is 10-25 mcg/mL, ensuring effective treatment of infections while minimizing toxicity risks.