NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl) for a parasitic infection. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metronidazole commonly causes a metallic taste in the mouth. Hypotension, weight gain, and fever are not typical side effects.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assigning staff to care for a number of clients with emotional disorders. Which facet of care is suitable to the skills of the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing routine catheter care is within the scope of a nursing assistant, as it involves basic hygiene tasks, unlike the other options, which require advanced assessment or monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-purine diet for a client with gout. Which protein source is high in purine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dried beans are high in purines, which can exacerbate gout by increasing uric acid levels, so they should be avoided on a low-purine diet.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of diverticulitis complains of abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea. Which food is most likely responsible for the client's symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Whole-grain cereal, high in fiber and seeds, can irritate diverticulitis, causing pain, fever, and diarrhea. Low-fiber foods like potatoes, carrots, and fish are less likely to trigger symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
After an infant is delivered by cesarean delivery and placed on the warmer, the RN dries and assesses the infant. At 1 and 5 minutes after birth, the RN does the Apgar scoring of the infant. The RN knows that because this infant was delivered by cesarean section, he is at increased risk for having which one of the following:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants delivered by cesarean section are at higher risk for respiratory distress syndrome because they do not experience chest compression in the birth canal, which helps expel lung fluid.