NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), the client receives oxygen by mask via positive pressure ventilation. The nurse understands that positive pressure ventilation is necessary for which reason?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A short-acting skeletal muscle relaxant is administered during this procedure to prevent injuries during the seizure. The client receives positive pressure ventilation until the muscle relaxant is metabolized, usually within 2 to 3 minutes. The remaining options do not address the specific reason for positive pressure ventilation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about medication adherence. Which of the following instructions is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking antiepileptic medication exactly as prescribed is critical to prevent seizures.
Question 3 of 5
Your client is receiving phototherapy. What nursing intervention would you implement for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phototherapy, often used for jaundice, can affect stool color (e.g., green or loose stools in infants). Monitoring stool color helps assess treatment effects and complications.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-potassium diet for a client. Which of the following food choices indicates that the client needs further instruction regarding the diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked potatoes are high in potassium, so choosing them indicates a need for further teaching on a low-potassium diet.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of gout is prescribed indomethacin. The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Taking indomethacin with food reduces gastrointestinal upset, and avoiding alcohol prevents uric acid buildup.