NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client at 30 weeks gestation is admitted with preterm labor. The physician orders indomethacin. The nurse should monitor for which side effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Indomethacin a tocolytic can reduce fetal urine output leading to oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid). Maternal hypertension fetal bradycardia and hypoglycemia are not common side effects of indomethacin.
Question 2 of 5
A 45-year-old client has a permanent colostomy. Which of the following foods should he avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gas-forming foods such as cabbage should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of atrial fibrillation about medication adherence. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anticoagulants reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation, so adherence is critical.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of gestational hypertension. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gestational hypertension requires blood pressure monitoring to assess severity antihypertensives for severe hypertension and fetal heart tone monitoring to ensure fetal well-being. All interventions are appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
Parents of young children often need anticipatory guidance from the nurse. Parents may have little knowledge regarding growth and development. Which of the following toys and activities would the nurse suggest as appropriate for a toddler?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These activities provide the toddler (1-3 years old) with a variety of physical activities for play, suitable for their developmental stage.