NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The doctor has prescribed Exelon (rivastigmine) for the client with Alzheimer's disease. Which side effect is most often associated with this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nausea is the most common side effect of rivastigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor used for Alzheimer's disease.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered a minimal-bacteria diet for a client with neutropenia. The client should be taught to avoid eating:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raw fruits may harbor bacteria, posing an infection risk for a neutropenic client on a minimal-bacteria diet.
Question 3 of 5
The client is scheduled to have an intravenous cholangiogram. Before the procedure, the nurse should assess the patient for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iodinated contrast used in cholangiograms can cause reactions in patients with shellfish or iodine allergies due to potential cross-reactivity.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse caring for the child with a large meningomylocele is aware that the priority care for this client is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moist, sterile gauze prevents infection and drying of the meningomyelocele defect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with dementia who tends to wander. Which of the following actions can help with this behavior? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Frequent toileting, pain management, reorientation, and close monitoring address wandering causes and promote safety. Restraints are a last resort and not ideal for wandering.