NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client is admitted with disseminated herpes zoster. According to the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines for Infection Control:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disseminated herpes zoster requires airborne precautions due to the risk of varicella-zoster virus transmission through respiratory droplets and contact.
Question 3 of 5
A 52-year-old female with mitral valve stenosis is admitted to the floor. She asks the nurse why she got this condition because it does not run in her family. The nurse explains most cases of mitral stenosis are due to a history of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever is the primary cause of mitral valve stenosis, leading to valve scarring years later.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a permanent tracheostomy who is able to eat. Which is the correct action by the nurse in managing this tube?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deflating the cuff during meals allows normal swallowing, reducing aspiration risk, and is maintained for 1 hour post-meal.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered continuous bladder irrigation for a client following a prostatectomy. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hanging the solution 2-3 feet above the abdomen ensures proper flow by gravity without excessive pressure, maintaining effective irrigation.