NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client admitted with angina is given a prescription for nitroglycerine. The client should be instructed to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin should be stored in its original brown bottle to protect it from light and maintain potency. Replenishing every three months is not standard taking tablets every 15 minutes is incorrect (typically every 5 minutes up to 3 doses) and crushing is not appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acromegaly. Following a transphenoidal hypophysectomy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Transphenoidal hypophysectomy can disrupt pituitary function, affecting glucose regulation. Monitoring blood sugar is critical to detect hypo- or hyperglycemia. Suctioning, positioning, or coughing is not routine.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a child with chickenpox wants to know if there is a medication that will shorten the course of the illness. Which medication is sometimes used to speed healing of the lesions and shorten the duration of fever and itching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is an antiviral that can reduce the severity and duration of chickenpox symptoms, including lesions, fever, and itching.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of GERD about dietary modifications. The nurse should tell the client to avoid:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spicy foods can irritate the esophagus and relax the lower esophageal sphincter, worsening GERD symptoms, so they should be avoided.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of ulcerative colitis is admitted with complaints of bloody diarrhea. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bloody diarrhea in ulcerative colitis can cause significant fluid and electrolyte loss, so monitoring for dehydration is the priority.