NCLEX-RN
ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Other drugs may be ordered to manage a client's ulcerative colitis. Which of the following medications, if ordered, would the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 6-Mercaptopurine is used for Crohn's disease, not ulcerative colitis, so the nurse should question its order.
Question 2 of 5
A four-year-old with cystic fibrosis has a prescription for Creon (pancrelipase). The medication is given to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Creon (pancrelipase) replaces pancreatic enzymes in cystic fibrosis patients, aiding digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. It does not affect respiratory secretions, clotting, or nasal polyps.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting the physician with chest tube removal. Which client instruction is appropriate during removal of the tube?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking a deep breath or humming (Valsalva maneuver) during chest tube removal increases intrathoracic pressure, preventing air entry. Holding breath for two minutes (
B) is excessive, exhaling (
C) risks pneumothorax, and deep breathing (
D) is unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with pancreatitis. Which of the following IV medications would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe for control of pain in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meperidine is the drug of choice for clients with pancreatitis. It will not cause spasms at the sphincter of Oddi, which can lead to increased pancreatic pain.
Question 5 of 5
A client in the family planning clinic asks the nurse about the most likely time for her to conceive. The nurse explains that conception is most likely to occur when:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Conception is most likely during ovulation triggered by a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH). Low estrogen thin endometrium or low progesterone are not associated with ovulation.