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
When teaching a mother of a 4-month-old with diarrhea about the importance of preventing dehydration, the nurse would inform the mother about the importance of feeding her child:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diluted fruit juices are not recommended for rehydration because they tend to aggravate the diarrhea. Diluted soft drinks have a high-carbohydrate content, which aggravates the diarrhea. Soy-based, lactose-free formula reduces stool output and duration of diarrhea in most infants. Regular formulas contain lactose, which can increase diarrhea.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of bipolar disorder is receiving Lithium. The nurse should teach the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lithium can cause dehydration and toxicity, so increasing fluid intake is essential. Salty foods are not contraindicated, meals are optional, and weight loss is not a primary concern.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Parkinson's disease. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parkinson's disease is characterized by tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia due to dopamine deficiency in the basal ganglia.
Question 5 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.